NEVER AGAIN
The Lord was sorry that he had made humans. —Genesis 6.6
BILBO BAGGINS’S BLESSING
I heard an old friend was in hospice. We were friends but not close. Should I visit? Must I visit?
CHRISTIAN ZIONISM
I was raised evangelical. I was weaned on love for Israel. I was a Christian Zionist.
MY KILLER WIFE
We all marry a stranger.
THE CHOSEN PEOPLE
It’s not easy being the chosen people of God. I mean it’s like being the teacher’s pet. I don’t care how smart, friendly, or helpful you are, people will hate you.
URINAL BOTTLES
Because of the ick factor, I’ll keep this short. Think of it as a Public Service Announcement.
COMFY SHOES
The road of life is a rough road. That can’t be helped.. Wear good shoes.
BASEBALL AND CHURCH
By chance, my seat mate at the O’s game last Sunday was an old guy. We bonded instantly. Old people find each other fascinating.
BASEBALL AND DEMOCRACY
Baseball is a great American tradition. I want my grandchildren to appreciate it. It’s governed by rules.
RELAX. BIDEN WILL WIN AGAIN
I told my friend I was bracing for the Man from Mar-a-Lago’s victory in 2024. That’s not going to happen, he said.
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O JOGO BONITO
Soccer is a beautiful game, my sons told me years ago. I couldn’t see what they saw, but I’m beginning to.
BEYOND REASON
I'm a soccer fan but not a fanatic. Alas, the game releases the inner barbarian.
BORN ON THE 5TH OF JULY
Today is my birthday. I was born in 1947. Let's hear if for the boomers!