How I happened to get a vasectomy

How I happened to get a vasectomy

It was my wife who suggested I get a vasectomy.  I was 43 at the time and we already had two kids:  a daughter and a son.Laura had been using various forms of birth control for years and she was tired of it. I suggested that maybe she should just have her tubes tied....
My wife’s late-night reading bugs me

My wife’s late-night reading bugs me

We’ve argued about it for years in bed.It’s my wife’s long-standing practice of having to read 30-45 minutes nearly every night before falling asleep. I read as well, but not as consistently as my wife. On top of that, our schedules are staggered and I like to go to...
My 40th high school reunion was a hoot

My 40th high school reunion was a hoot

I’m glad I went to my 40th high school reunion last weekend. The weekend kicked off Saturday morning with pleasurable round of golf with seven high school buddies.  It ended Sunday with a clambake, during which I grabbed a guitar and teamed up with three other...
Are high school reunions worth attending?

Are high school reunions worth attending?

Should I stay home or should I go to my high school reunion? For some it’s a certainty. You go and reconnect with old friends with whom you shared unique and often life-changing experiences. For others, high school and the teenage years were filled with nothing but...