Category Archives: Writing

I just watched the Olympic hurdles.  It’s a sport that completely makes my palms sweat — I guess because I am so uncoordinated that I envision myself face planting while trying to run them. But the Olympians fly over them … Continue reading →

I’ve discovered a few things since Banjo died Saturday night: 1. I miss him more than I ever thought I would. 2. People are amazingly kind and decent. 3. That little dog touched a lot of people’s hearts. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Another wedding anniversary is upon us. Nineteen long, busy, active and incredible years. When I asked my wife how many of them had been good, she said, “About 16 1/2.” I didn’t press for details. But I can tell you … Continue reading →

As you might have read, our beloved little Border Terrier Banjo passed away Saturday night. He went to his final sleep in my wife’s arms — and we miss him very much.  I’ve had seven dogs in my life and … Continue reading →

This is a re-post in honor of the life of dog Banjo.  He’s was wisest dog I know and a good friend. Banjo the dog and I are sitting here, drinking a cup of hot tea (he does pretty well … Continue reading →

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” Will Rogers My wife Amy held him as he went to sleep for the last time. The biggest heart I’ve ever known … Continue reading →

Today was the day of reckoning (one of many I’m sure) for Penn State due to its handling of Jerry Sandusky’s abuse of children. The NCAA punished the school with a Near-Death Penalty (which in some ways is worse than … Continue reading →

@marshallramsey If the world isn’t going mad, it’s getting close. I tweeted that at 4:30 a.m. when I saw the breaking news from Aurora, Colorado.  A gunman walked into a crowded midnight screening of new Batman film, The Dark Knight … Continue reading →