Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Being Frank About Life

  • For the Common Good

    Senator Bernie Sanders went to bat for the common people again today. Once again, Bernie was shot down by Senate leadership. If we’ve learned anything about him though, Bernie will…


  • Is Reading Good For You?

    I love to read. I met my book goal in Goodreads for 2020. I’ve always loved reading and will continue to do so. Rupaul says it best, “Reading is Fundamental!”…


  • Nashville Bombing is Another Scary Story

    As I read through the Washington Post story this morning about the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, I, as have many others, have wondered what was the point of it.…


  • 12,000,000

    It is Saturday, December 26, 2020. Today 12,000,000 people are slated to lose their unemployment benefits. Most likely their sole means of income. It means if half of those no…



  • Covid Frustration

    Being the parent of a teen is never easy during normal times. It is even more challenging during the time of Covid. When we moved to our new home a…


  • Wrapping Things Up!

    Behind on the timeline. It is an evening of wrapping; otherwise, why bother🤷🏽‍♂️?!


  • Infiltration?

    Did you know, at least after first being elected, the lame duck had private security protecting him in addition to the Secret Service? There was an apparent agreement the private…


  • It’s My Anniversary!

    15 years ago my husband and I tied the knot in a double ceremony with my longtime friends, my mentors, my family. After a party for some other friends, we…


  • Will Anyone Come to Save Us I Wonder

    I can’t get that question out of my mind. Will anyone come to save us if the lame duck’s coup attempt succeeds? Have we, the people, earned enough of the…


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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.