

But Ump, it was low and inside! . . .
Ode to the Consistent Umpire; Or . . . Why I Can Still Appreciate the “Low and Inside” Strike Zone Anyone who has played baseball knows...


Don't know much about history? . . .You might want to think again.
That tiresome 4-word phrase, "This time it's different" Of course, to that, history has its own rebuttal. . . I’ll admit it, back in high...


The biggest risk is not taking any risk. . .
"Risky Business" Redux These are indeed crazy and chaotic times. As a result of recent pandemic world events and the massive efforts...


Sometimes "inside the box" isn't so bad
A tribute to sense. . . the common kind These days there’s a tremendous amount of attention and adulation given to iconic visionaries,...


Solving the Puzzle?
It might be a good idea to take a look at the picture on the box. . . It’s been a while since my last communique. That’s because I like...


The "don't confuse me with the facts" syndrome
Where's Detective Joe Friday when we really need him? Okay, I’ll admit it, I used to like to watch the old TV show “Dragnet”. Sure, as...