As a kid I grew up with an Advent calendar. There are several varieties, but most have a door or flap that is opened or removed as you count down the days to Christmas. I can remember the excitement building each day as me or my sister got to open the next door that revealed … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Driving with Frank Abagnale Jr.
In 2002 the Stephen Spielberg movie “Catch Me If You Can” hit box offices. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks it told the story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. and his exploits as a con-artist and check forger extraordinaire. The movie was loosely based on Abagnale’s biography that goes by the same title. I have … Continue reading
Broken but Blooming
The poor thing didn’t have a chance. Not with wind gusts of up to 60mph whipping around it. It was bound to fall over and sure enough it did. Potted plants just aren’t made for that kind of weather and neither was my wife’s Hibiscus. I went out the front door last week to find … Continue reading