Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Being Frank About Life

  • In One of My Happy Places

    It should come as no surprise that I’m not a huge Christmas fan. The stores bring stuff out way too early and Christmas music drives me a bit bonkers, probably…


  • Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

    I’m grateful for the many, many people who have mentored and supported me, in a multitude of ways, over the years, with life, career and family. Thank you!


  • “Hillbilly Elegy” Movie Provided Some Clarity

    Disclaimer: I’m going to be painting in broad strokes in my post today. I know what I’m writing does not apply to everyone, but, in my opinion, it will apply…


  • “Tis the Season” is Beginning

    I don’t know about you, but I’m just now starting to think about the holidays that close out each year. I’ll say honestly, I’m not really in the spirit too…


  • Caucus with Dems

    Senators Murkowski (AK), Cassidy (LA), Romney (UT), Sasse (NE), Rubio (FL), Collins (ME), Toomey (PA) have all explicitly said Biden is President-elect. Several have called Biden to congratulate him. However,…


  • It’s Who They Are

    Raise your hand if you thought it would all be over on November 3, 2020. Raise your hand if you think it will all be over on January 20, 2021.…


  • Crying Over Chess

    Who knew watching a show about chess could be so exciting! If you haven’t had a chance to watch yet, you should, no must, watch The Queen’s Gambit. It follows…


  • Vacation Has Started

    Vacation has begun. Going to be a staycation of course, but still looking forward to some time off. See you tomorrow.


  • Mental Health Matters

    Last night I participated in a Twitter chat, which I do most Wednesday evenings. The topic for this chat was mental health, and how high schools now have social clubs…


  • The Chaos of My Mind Today

    My mind is awash in chaos this evening. No real topic or thought is clear enough to coagulate into a coherent topic. Some of the things circulating through my synapses…


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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.