When the Cards Aren't Fair, Change the Game.
I have stolen the idea of random brain wanderings from my dear friend Maureen (not her real name). For your enjoyment, or in case you would like to recommend a good therapist, I kindly share with you where my brain goes at times. They are in no particular order. Just like my life. I read … Continue reading MUSINGS VOL. IV
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with a friend from my performing days. He is a spectacular bass player, and he and I made for a tight rhythm section for a while in college We began playing jazz along with his cousin Jake and anyone else we could find in the halls of … Continue reading ROAD TRIP
Sometimes the week goes by in the blink of an eye, and that was certainly the case with the last seven days of my life. Here's the latest, for those of you keeping score. (what?) Last Friday afternoon, I visited the American Airlines website to check in for my flight to D.C. I also put … Continue reading POST SCRIPT TO WASHINGTON
A hundred years ago, a reporter asked John Rockefeller a question about his feelings about wealth and finance: "How much is enough?" At the time, Rockefeller, in terms of money, was the richest man on our planet. He was an oil tycoon, among other things, and his answer tells me a great deal about his … Continue reading A GOOD STORY?
I love history. As I have written in past blogs, I am deeply amazed at how we all got to this point right now. YOU are reading these words. Perhaps you know me, or perhaps not (yes, I have subscribers now who I don't know....which is also very cool....thank you). If you think about our … Continue reading HISTORY HAS ITS TIME
On November 5, 2024 many of you had the day off. You're welcome. This happened because it was my 52nd birthday. I'm not sure that I will be able to line that up again for all of you, but I will try my best. All joking aside, I am a student of history. When we … Continue reading 52 PICK UP
These are the times that try men's soulsIn the course of our nation's historyThe people of Boston have rallied bravelyWhenever the rights of men have been threatened Today a new crisis has arisenThe Metropolitan Transit Authority, better known as the MTAIs attempting to levy a burden on the disabled citizensIn the form of too many … Continue reading THESE ARE THE TIMES…
I am often asked how I come up with riveting words each week. O.K., that's a huge lie. No one asks me that, but I am going to answer the question anyway because I love to hear the sound of my own voice. Most of the time, I have clear thoughts for the blog in … Continue reading DAY TO DAY TODAY
My friends....it ain't just about July 4. When you live with chronic illness, you take the independent days whenever and however they come. It always amazes me that so many of you "ableds" that can get up, move freely and do whatever you want, still choose to sit around looking at your phone. Hell, look … Continue reading INDEPENDENCE DAYS
My sister Sheila Moeschen is a talented writer and published author. In August her next book will be released. It is a literary journey around New England to homes and other cool spots of some of our region's authors from the past. With permission, I have reposted Sheila's blog which features a preview of her … Continue reading BOSTON AND BEYOND
