When I tell someone, “I can’t swim,” they often assume it to mean one of several things, including but not necessarily limited to: “I’m not a strong swimmer,” “I could never swim competitively.” “I don’t swim fast, cleanly, artfully or well.” Oh, how I wish I ...
I’ve never met anyone who willingly went to the hospital. Now, now, don’t be silly. Of course, I’m not referring to the folks who work there. That’s totally by choice — and truly all well and good in every sense. Oh, BT dubs, THANK GOD for all of you who do work in a hospital in ...
Here’s a little piece I’d like to call: “Why I’m So Excited for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Bejing, China, and You Should Be, Too. If You Aren’t, Get Excited. Soon. Seriously. It’s Starting Friday, Feb. 4. That’s This Week, People. Also, Root for the U.S. Every Day, Every Sport. ...
Well, here we go. January in northeast Ohio. Heaving, desperate, soul-crushing SIGH. I find myself sympathizing with the fictional Joey Tribianni of the sitcom “Friends.” You may recall the episode (aptly titled “The One Where Everyone Turns 30”) when he’s questioning why the Big ...
Consider this my formal invitation. You are, of course, entitled, encouraged and empowered to accept or decline said appeal solely of your own volition. That is to say, the authority to grant or deny permission is entirely yours. Feel free to “yay” or “nay” me as you wish. Ah, the ...
Well, here we are, friends. A new year. It’s day two of brand new ‘22. Hmm. How do you think it’s going so far? Yeah, I agree. Too soon to tell. I don’t know about you, but I’m actually pinning all my hopes on 2022. OK, maybe not every single one of them. But a significant ...
