I was 30 years old before I realized I liked asparagus. Steamed but still a little crisp, with a splash of olive oil and garlic, it’s one of my favorite vegetables to accompany a steak or a nice piece of fish. But I’d only ever had it the way my mother made it, which was … Read more
I drove to Helena, Alabama today after the boys’ games. I had never been before. It’s a neat little town, about five miles off I-65 southwest of Birmingham. I was supposed to meet some old Sacred Heart schoolmates downtown there today. There is a waterfall on a creek, next to an old train depot that … Read more
If I’ve ever encountered anyone talking about a “teachable moment” who wasn’t a finger-wagging, sanctimonious, insufferable jackass, I can’t remember it. “Teachable moments” tend to carry a payload of political correctness, don’t they? They’re never about practical, real-world lessons, like hard work yielding rewards, or loyalty begetting loyalty. I think getting your finger-wagging, sanctimonious, insufferable … Read more