Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Being Frank About Life

  • A New York Jaunt

    Sometimes one just needs to get away from it all for a minute. The hubby and I decided to take a quick fly in and out to one of our…


  • This is how it feels right now

    I’m reposting a post from February 2020. This was, and will again, be our reality. A time when we have failed as a nation to live up to our ideals,…


  • A Tiny Break from Politics

    Just a small respite from politics this week as I’m on vacation. I’ll be back to the usual next week. Here are a few pics from the “happiest” place on…


  • Time with Our Tribes

    Throughout most of our lives, as birthday’s get closer, there is one question always asked, “What do you want for your birthday?” When we are young, the list of things…


  • DCI and Work Weekend

    It’s DCI weekend, plus a big time sensitive project for work. Have a great week and see you next Saturday!


  • A Week in DC

    I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, DC, this week for work. It was days filled with collaboration and learning among colleagues doing the same work I do from…


  • Feeling a Little Wistful

    All week I’ve been thinking about my kids a little more than usual. They are scattered all over the globe right now, here and abroad. Each are working to find…


  • Relaxed in New York

    Last week I wrote about our first day in the Big Apple. I’m going to share the remainder of the trip today. All in all, it was one of the…


  • Brooklyn Bridge✅

    The hubby and I are in New York. After 20+years together, this is our first trip alone! We’ve been all over, but always with friends or family. Hopefully he’ll be…


  • Graduation Day

    Today is being spent attending my nephew’s graduation and travel. Be back next week.


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These are the inner wonderings and thoughts of a middle-aged man who happens to be a father, husband, grandfather, friend, brother, son, and thinker.