Afterthoughts and alternative facts

The last few weeks have been one hell of a ride. I have found, at least for myself, that in trying to make up for lost time when it comes to writing, one's mind goes in so many different directions and it becomes all the more hard to stay focused on any one topic. So here…

In a Daze Over Holiday Malaise

The holidays are always rough for me. Yes, it's a time to be introspective, retrospective and take stock of a year gone by way too quickly and weigh both losses and gains, accomplishments and setbacks. Perhaps it's just me as I edge closer to 60, but it's been a years filled with losses of friends…