Danger at the DMV

On my birthday this year I had to go in to renew my driver’s license.  I was turning 60 and the state of Tennessee decided that I needed to check in physically rather than just mail it in.  An appearance was mandated.    A trip to the DMV will reveal something about our character.  Do … Continue reading Danger at the DMV

Time to Speak Up

I am the youngest of four children.  One of the advantages of being the youngest is that you already have older siblings ready to help take care of you.  As the youngest you get the chance to be both the object of affection and jealousy all at the same time; you get built-in baby sitters … Continue reading Time to Speak Up

Character in the Making

So what is your goal in life?  I’ve often said that my goal is to live long enough to become a character.  A character is one of those people who seems to stand out as an individual, often in some unusual or unique ways.  Characters are often a tad eccentric; they march to the beat … Continue reading Character in the Making