So long in coming;  Its arrival delayed by Love.  Careful, daily, precise, repetitive Love.  Observed and followed by nervous trainees. ...

When I heard the news today of President Jimmy Carter’s passing, my first thought was that he wanted to exit the stage before January 20,...

In a continued effort to prove to my friend Susan Rountree that maybe I am Forest Gump, here is another tale of my intersection with rich...

In the midst of the joyful anticipation on this crisp September afternoon, I don’t remember who first noticed, but word spread quickly....

Newly inaugurated President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Roslynn on their walk down Pennsylvania Avenue, 1977 President Jimmy Carter is a...

When you hear or see the word “anticipation” what’s your first thought?  If you are of a certain age, it might be the 1971 hit record by...

Dr. Kevin Cherry, Vice President of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, former state historian of North Carolina, and this year's...

Routine is something that has eluded me in my retirement years. I felt badly about it until I realized that I had been rebelling against...

My son-in-law describes himself as a “car guy” and the more I’ve thought about it, so am I. Now, though I have done a brake job and...

I have spent a good portion of my life at dance recitals; or I should say waiting at dance recitals. Waiting for the performance of the...

Rockwell interpretation by artist Sam Spratt Let me begin by saying that my wife is a fantastic cook. My daughters, sons-in law, and...

A dear friend, now departed this earth, invited me to join a Men’s Bible Study group at St. Michael's Episcopal Church ten years ago. He...

The canals of Bruges Belgium I recently had the opportunity to cover two life-long wishes with one compact trip to Europe. I don’t use...

I just returned from a week in Belgium and France with a head full of blog ideas, but the passing of a Baltimore legend requires a pause...

While I love summertime and its accompanying beach, baseball and boating, my favorite season has always been autumn. The anticipation of...

I am not an avid hiker but have always recognized the therapeutic benefit of a long walk in the woods. I had such an opportunity this...

Hobson's Choice. 3145 Florence Road, Woodbine, Howard County, Maryland. c. 1830 In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, Thomas Hobson...

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty ‘Hi-Yo Silver’… The Lone Ranger! With his faithful Indian companion,...

All Saints, Catonsville, Maryland Today is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. I use the occasion and the third anniversary of...

Those of you who know me, have heard me say, "when you work at the Vatican you have to work Christmas Eve; and when you work at the...