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I haven't written in a while. You see, I recently suffered the loss of my father. He was 79 years old and hardly ever sick. He passed away after a very short illness, from which it appeared he would recover. Alas, when you are called home, you must go. I dedicate today's column to Robert D. Glitz (1929 - 2009)

I thought this would be difficult to write and it is, but not for the reasons I thought. It is just that I have too many wonderful things to convey, regarding his life. How can I express… Continue

As I get older, I tend to be bothered by things that I never noticed before. Most of these things relate to courtesy. Perhaps, in this era of "I can do what I want.", we have never learned how to be decent to one another. So if your mother has not taught you your manners, I will take on the role that I am so suited for. Scolding.

First, young man, please take your hat off when you are indoors. It has become a little game I play, counting the men wearing hats in any given restaurant. Not just th… Continue