Opinion




Imperfect homes are more fun

Given my column’s title, I thought this week’s topic was a “perfect” match. My husband John may be surprised to read this, but at this stage in life, I’ve completely…


An unexpected gift

Christmas morning, 1979, 1980 – I do not remember for sure. I could not wait to wake up to the gift I had asked for. I just knew my roller…




A pirate looks at Forty-something

One of my favorite all-time artists is the late, great Jimmy Buffett. He wrote and performed songs for Parrotheads, like me, for decades. I’ve always been able to take his…