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  • To Be Free

    During most years, the topic of freedom is something we trot out once a year… like our Christmas ornaments and tax returns. When the calendar hits early July, we religiously unfurl the red-white-and-blue bunting, light M-80s and Black Cats and… Continue reading

  • Freedom cancer

    Six months ago, I didn’t know much about cancer. If I’m being honest, I would have to tell you I didn’t really want to know anything about it. I called it “the ‘C’ word.” But then September 21 happened. That… Continue reading

  • The Allure of the Forbidden

    Many years ago, when my youngest son was 16, he came to me with a “plan”. I put the word “plan” in quotes here because it was really more like an announcement and a challenge, cleverly blended together. “Hey, dad!”… Continue reading