One of the many things that no one tells you growing up is how the weather not only impacts your mental state, but also your physical one. No, I’m not talking about doing something stupid, like standing out in the rain with no umbrella or walking the dog on a brisk February morning with no coat on, I’m talking about something that sort of sneaks up on you, but once it hits, it’s devastating. Dry skin. Now, I don’t want…
This coming Friday is Valentine’s Day. A day for lovers. Yes, I’m talking to you, Romeo (or Juliet, but now that I’m thinking about how they turned out, maybe that’s a bad example). The greeting card and gift industry will tell you that’s it’s time to splurge on that special someone. Buy them flowers, candy, a card, or something else dripped in hearts, chocolate, or blazing red. Maybe take them out for an expensive dinner or weekend getaway – got…
This past week, I received word that an old friend of mine from back in my Florida days had passed away at the relatively young age of 58. His name was John Caylor. I know that name probably means nothing to you, but it did to me. Apparently, he had been suffering from a brain injury over the past five years and finally succumbed to his condition. I hadn’t seen or spoken with John for over fifteen years. I had…