Ken leaned in closer to Laura. He breathed in the scent, a combination of the ocean air and her hair. He had always loved the smell of her hair. She…

Justin adjusted his cummerbund as he examined his reflection in the mirror. “Remember, son, the pleats go up. Catch the crumbs; that’s how I remember it.” “Thanks, dad. These outfits…

Being a dad is a wonderful thing. My kids are now all three between the ages of 10 and 14. That makes me feel old, which I sometimes confuse with…

Few experiences can excite the senses more than a Saturday evening stroll through T. Naggar in Chennai, India. As darkness nears, the streets swell with people. A mild-mannered chaos begins…

“Commander’s log number 1-4-7-9-2. Life forms have been spotted and are currently under observation.” Commander G peered out from behind a large boulder. His presence had yet to be detected.…

“Where is dad’s boat?” Chad kept his eyes on Jason as he took a sip of his coffee. “It’s at my place with my boat… where he always kept it.…

Sometimes I’m not sure what is worse, pets or pet owners. Before you get offended, though, please understand that I am also a pet owner. In fact, I feel like…

Stuart paused at the door and took a deep breath. “Don’t take the stress home with you,” he muttered as he closed his eyes for a moment. After a brief…

A few weeks ago I was honored to receive the Versatile Blogger Award. The award was conveyed to me by John Wiswell as part of his acceptance of the award.…

“Stop that! They will see us.” “I can’t help it – especially when I’m scared.” “Hurry, over here into these trees.” “Ha ha ha ha ha!” “Ohhh. I hate that…