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The
following essays have been published in
The Philadelphia
Inquirer:
(Links
are provided to recent essays only.
If you'd like to read one that is no longer available,
E-mail me, and
I'll send you a copy.) |
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"Vinyl By The Yard"
December 2006 |
Frosty is dead. And Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph look like they’re barely hanging on. If those deflated inflatables that flap in the wind send a chill down your spine, then this essay is for you. |
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"One
Way Only"
September 2006 |
What
can a driver do when Main Street is the only way to get
through town, but it's riddled with slow-moving semi trucks,
vans, and cars? In this commentary, you'll learn why traffic
congestion doesn't drive me crazy. |
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"Starlight,
Star Bright?"
July 2006 |
Sure,
the North Star is still there, but with the amount of
light pollution even stargazers at the Shore are having
trouble locating it. If you miss those shiny diamonds
that once blanketed the nightsky, then this essay
is for you. |
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“No
Butts About It”
April 2006 |
Will
restaurant and bar owners honor the new smoking ban? Or
will this ban end up absolutely useless, like the one
on cell phone drivers? Read on to see why this subject
hits close to home for me. |
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"Weighty
Resolutions"
January 2006 |
It's time
to make that New Year's resolution. Find out the one resolution
that gives me the most trouble. |
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"Fence
Me In!"
June
2005 |
Since
moving to the country, I've made an unofficial study of
fences. Check out my observations. You may be surprised
at what your fence says about you. |
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"Time
to Hit the Shore"
May 2005 |
Seashore
residents scurry as waves of tourists hit the beaches.
Do these "locals" enjoy the chaos or count the
days until September? View your vacation through
their eyes in this seasonal commentary. |
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"Snow
Day"
March 2005 |
Snow
is coming! Is it time to run out for milk and heavy duty
shovels? Or, is it time to play? Whether you love those
fluffy, white cold flakes or not, this essay will warm
your heart. |
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"Let's
Talk Turkey"
November 2004 |
Read
this essay to find out what happens to Thanksgiving dinner
when the cook takes a hike. |
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"Garden
State Gargoyles"
October 2004 |
Ever
wonder where all that roadside stuff comes from? Here's
my take on the Garden State's bulk trash dilemma. |
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"Fit
to Fish?"
September 2004 |
This
essay asks the question: Is it better to fish from a boat
or dry land? Discover how one funny fisherman found the
perfect answer. |
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"The
Right Toys"
July 2004 |
Taking
care of the lawn and garden is an uphill chore. Find out
how I got out of doing the heavy-duty work in our backyard
jungle in this silly commentary. |
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"The
Swing"
July 2004 |
If
I pushed hard enough on that front porch swing, I’d
catch a glimpse of the sun sinking into the bay. This
nostalgic piece will keep you coming back to the seashore. |
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"Hang
Up and Drive"
June 2004 |
Starting
July 1, all NJ drivers better change their cell phone
habits. If you’re addicted to chatting, in or out
of the car, this essay will drive home a few points. |
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"The
Brass Ring"
May 2004 |
Read
my tribute to one very special Dad - a man who was fortunate
enough to grab many brass rings on the Merry-Go-Round
called life. He showed us all how to live. |
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"Know-It-All
But Don’t Remember"
March 2004 |
Scientists
state physiological reasons for short-term memory loss.
Check out my theories—they’re much more
fun. |
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"Winter
Break"
January 2004 |
What
happens when college kids bring their current lifestyle
back home? Chaos, that's what. Discover how strong-willed
students home for break teach us an unforgettable lesson. |
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"Twenty
Tempting Ways To Simplify Your Holidays"
December 2003 |
Minimize
your holiday stress using some or all of the unusual suggestions
listed in this silly essay. |
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"A
Present That Fits"
December 2003 |
It's
not easy choosing a new vehicle that's safe, gets decent
gas mileage, and perfectly suits my lifestyle and personality.
Find out what's on my Christmas wish list this year. |
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"Spring
Forward, Fall Apart"
November 2003 |
If
reverting back to Standard Time makes you crazy, then
this essay is for you. |
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"Jersey
Rules"
October 2003 |
Cows
and cops teach me a few country lessons in this funny
commentary. |
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"The
Ultimate Plan"
September 2003 |
Living
in the country may be risky, especially when two nuclear
power plants are nearby. Read about an unusual plan of
action in this thought-provoking piece. |
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"Newbie-Shoobie
Guide to Beach Etiquette"
August 2003 |
There
are unwritten rules to follow when it comes to relaxing
on the beach. This essay pokes fun at seashore vacationers
and offers some much needed advice. |
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"Lost
and Found"
July 2003 |
In
my family, I am the finder of all lost items, but who
comes to my rescue when I’ve misplaced those keys? |
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"A
Scrapbook With A Twist"
June 2003 |
This
essay tells the tale of letters and memorabilia gathered
into a scrapbook to celebrate a loving couple’s anniversary.
But I was the one who received the gift that year. I had
the unforgettable experience of seeing this couple through
the eyes of family, neighbors, and friends who had loved
the two folks I knew simply as Mom and Dad. |
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"Radar"
June 2003 |
I
am the product of a communications junkie named Radar.
Learn how this unique father, a man ahead of his time,
continues to show me the way. |
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"Dinnertime"
April 2003 |
Dinnertime
is a foreign concept to families with full schedules.
Anyone who has shared dinner in a mini van will find this
essay on track. |
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