I am thankful to have the whole family together this holiday evening, especially those who haven’t spoken to each other for so long, to share this special meal. I am thankful for this wonderful looking turkey, and the honor of carving it. I am thankful to hear the constant, joyful, piercing shriek of so many […]

I am thankful to have the whole family together this holiday evening, especially those who haven’t spoken to each other for so long, to share this special meal. I am thankful for this wonderful looking turkey, and the honor of carving it. I am thankful to hear the constant, joyful, piercing shriek of so many […]

My uncle Jerry was the third of four sons to his parents, my dad being the fourth.  He had a sunny disposition and a way with words that enabled him to defuse situations that led to violence in most childhoods of his generation.  He loved to tell long, involved stories about his experiences punctuated with […]