Mar 5, 2021The Shot — The SequelI face tonight’s second vaccination shot with both fear and longing. Longing — well, that’s obvious. Longing for the end, of what will be for most of us, the most trying time of our collective lives. We have suffered through the steady and mournful drumbeat of 500,000 of us who…Vaccines3 min read
Feb 14, 2021The Word is “Love”Growing up “love” was doled out as a precious commodity, like liquid gold squeezed out of an eye dropper, one drop at a time. It was reserved for parents and grandparents. Oh, we had a kind of substitute, “luv” which sounded like the real thing but wasn’t really. …Love3 min read
Jan 12, 2021Dee Rowe — A True Gentle ManIt was hard for me to believe I was working with Dee Rowe. It was one of life’s special gifts and also a lot of fun — a true blessing of my career. It was in the 80’s and we were broadcasting the UConn basketball games. Dee was filling in…Uconn2 min read
Dec 24, 2020O Christmas Tree: My Long and Winding RoadOn my first year of Christmas, my true love gave to me a squash racket. It was, to the best of my recollection, my first Christmas present — ever. I didn’t know what to do. So, I ran off to New York and bought her a dress, upon the recommendation…Christmas3 min read
Aug 13, 2020Pandemic Phase 4-ish“Ish” is such a non-committal word or syllable. Lots of wiggle room. And while there are specific, official “recommendations” for business and school openings, there are only two real guidelines for us common folks: wear a mask and stay six feet away from everyone. …6 min read
Jul 16, 2020Love For SaleVirtually every retailer has broadcast an in-store announcement that goes something like this: During these stressful times, we at [fill in the retailer’s name here] are taking every precaution to protect our shoppers and our employees. We are following the appropriate guidelines…” and yadayadayada. But they’re not. I have recently…Retail5 min read
May 28, 2020Will to LiveCarl Reiner and Mel Brooks had a classic improv routine in the 60’s that some of you may remember. Brooks, interviewed by Reiner, played a 2000 year-old man. Astounding. In one routine, Reiner asked Brooks: Carl: What has kept you alive? Mel: Will T’Live Carl: Ah, yes, that is the…3 min read
May 22, 2020A Response From the Front LinesYesterday’s point-counterpoint post about opening up society — Two Friends Disagree. The World Will Decide — was one of the highest read and commented columns since this blog began. Reaction continues to pour in. I received this poignant response from an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) through our neighborhood post…Nurse2 min read
May 20, 2020Two Friends Disagree. The World Will Decide.My friend Mike M. and I go back to high school. These days, we communicate mostly through Facebook. Sometimes, we clash over politics, but always respectfully. Mike responded to my latest post, I’ve Had It Up to Here, about my fear of opening up the world prematurely. As Connecticut is…Social Distance2 min read
May 18, 2020I’ve Had It Up to Here!I had a glimpse of the not too distant future yesterday and it wasn’t pretty. Connecticut, one of the hardest hit pandemic states, is set to open in a a couple of days. …Covid 193 min read
