I haven’t run away and joined the circus, but I am nearing the age when a financial safety net admittedly has the allure of the Sirens of Greek mythology. more

I recommend the seasonal flu — but please allow me to explain. more

According to Livestrong.com, there are nearly 5 million young people participating in gymnastics in the United States, and although only a handful ever make it to Olympic competition, their parents fork over enough cash on lessons, leotards, custom-embroidered gym bags, hair bows, grips – and other equipment my wife didn’t tell me about – to fund the entire Russian sports doping program. more

Where did all the nurses go? more

I’m glad there’s widespread confusion about what a woman is. I’ve been confused my entire life. more

After the Academy Awards incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock, I started wondering how many of my gentle readers have resorted to physical violence in their adult life. more

If you have a habit of forgetting names as soon as you’re introduced, join the club. In all fairness, I have a mind like a steel trap when it comes to appointments, debts and trivia; … more

With the onset of daylight saving time throughout the U.S. – except for a couple of states that still trust the science – we’ve now reached the time of year that is especially challenging for folks like me who don’t identify as “morning people.” more

A tiny portion of my “day job” at a farm-and-home cooperative involves writing radio commercials and on-hold phone messages. more

Years ago, when I was just beginning to practice immigration law, I remember hearing about two horrific genocides. more

Warning! The following column is clogged with gratuitous potty humor. If it’s a strain for you to read it, the CDC advises that you hold your nose, wear an N95 mask if necessary and then answer the call of curiosity. I think you’ll be relieved. more

During World War II, Americans put up with rationed gas and car tires, rationed coal and fuel oil, rationed silk and nylon, rationed meat and dairy products, rationed jams and jellies, even rationed coffee. more

Their bravery inspires. As I sit safely in the cozy office in my home writing this column, the people of Ukraine are greeting Putin’s massive military invasion with incredible defiance and courage. more

I despise airing my dirty laundry in public, but I’ll make an exception for kvetching about my clean laundry. more

From the time that I was still being knit together in my mother’s womb with some defective parts God had left over after making my big brother (he made me write that part), I’ve been attending Southern Baptist churches. more

We who abhor gun violence and loathe gun merchants have been dreaming of the day when a few aggrieved parties pull off a miracle and gain a small measure of justice. So, it was sweet this week to … more

I have a problem. I misplace my wallet – a lot. more

It's possibly the only scandal we're allowed to discuss. more

I dare you to google news about Valentine’s Day. more

When word spread last week about an imminent Supreme Court retirement, I hoped against hope that it would be Clarence Thomas. more