Rock Me Like a Hurricane

All the rides look like they're 30 seconds away from a lawsuit, but who can say no when a fair comes to town?

Feels like Beer Thirty

What tastes better than a cold beer on a hot afternoon after a long day at work?
The answer is nothing.
Nothing tastes better.

Home Field Advantage

Fresh chalk lines, pristine clay and a budding sense of anticipation before the teams warm up and get the game started.

Self Portrait in Dallas

What makes an artist? Is it the desire to create something? Anything? By that definition, isn't everyone an artist of sorts.

Ready for Summer 

We play ball in Fall and Spring and Summer with about six weeks off in the winter, and four more from July to August. But that's how the kid is built. Every day, he asks, "You wanna play catch?" and I'll say yes every day until he stops asking.  I'm always afraid that day will come too soon.

Fall Festival Fun

Cooler weather brings more than pumpkin spice in on the wind. It carries hints of holidays to come and the festival circuit ramps up. Give me street fairs, block parties, food trucks and music for all the fall fun.