When it comes to giving thanks, don't forget the small things.

There are biological parents and there are moms and dads. For many, they are one and the same. Me, I had a set of each.

I'm not from out of town and I don't own a briefcase, but that won't stop me from acting as a political consultant just this once.

Be careful traveling down Memory Lane unless you want to end up wet.

From appliances that wouldn't die to a camper that was all "EARS", Sears has left a mark on my heart.

Sometimes heroes use pens, carry guitars, and grow up in your hometown.

The Boys of Summer. Connie Francis had a song by that name, as did Don Henley. Of course, baseball players are also known by that moniker. It seems many people have a concept of The Boys of Summer. I am no different, although my Boys of Summer certainly are.

It's amazing what a simple salutation to a stranger can do to lift the mood. It's equally amazing how so many can't seem to muster a response.