Author Archives: profkf

Today, SCOTUS ruled 6-3 against gun safety…just let that sink in for a minute. The incredible two faced statements (and yes, this brings in the likely overturn of Roe v. Wade) about states having the right to make critical decisions … Continue reading →

There is no discussion, there is no sharing ideas and thoughtfully evaluating different opinions. What, exactly have we, as a nation, even as a planet, become? There was a time, not that long ago, where GOP leaders came out against … Continue reading →

A little over a year ago, my father in law, Dave, passed away. Due to the still prevalent pandemic, we had a small outdoor graveside service (it was really, really cold). The plan was to gather again for a celebration … Continue reading →

This morning, I was watching, as I most always do, the 7am Sportscenter (I record it since it’s laden with commercials). Just as I was about to forward through one set I saw the beginnings of a commercial for a … Continue reading →

Sometime in the next few months I will complete my 70th trip around the sun. I remember huddling under my desk at St. Brendan School during the nuclear drills, I remember praying in class during the Cuban Missile Crisis, long … Continue reading →

My playing “at” golf goes back to the summer of 1966. One hot summer afternoon in the Bronx, a friend and 8th grade classmate, Jimmy Paturas, asked if I wanted to try it out. We walked to a small course … Continue reading →

There is no secret to anyone (all 3 of you) who regularly reads my stuff, that I struggle with mortality. Today there was just another smack in the face that things come to a close much too quickly. William Hurt, … Continue reading →

I was lucky enough to have recorded an Austin City Limits last night that was showing the Best of Nanci Griffith, covering a number of performances she had done on that show over the years. One of the things that … Continue reading →

I’m overweight, (a LOT lighter than a few years ago, but still according to the old BMI, overweight), pushing 70, stiff a lot, especially in the morning, and yet, I actually have the stones to consider myself a runner…why is … Continue reading →