I’ve had the dreaded virus, and though the jury’s out, it’s fairly likely I have some immunity for some time. That means it’s likely I’m a pretty safe bet to be around for at least awhile. But. I like wearing my mask. I like signaling to people around me that I’m taking this seriously, and […]

Most readers know about our son Gus—but just in case: Gus was born with a rare genetic condition that left him with pretty severe developmental and physical disabilities. Since 2002, Gus has lived under the care of an organization called Bethesda Lutheran Communities. Bethesda offers a wide range of services to people with developmental disabilities […]

I’ve been watching more television than normal during the coronavirus lockdown. Or at least different kinds of TV–in normal times my viewing is limited to sports and cooking shows. All I can say is one part of the economy that the coronavirus would not seem to have slowed is the ad industry. And is it me, […]

Years ago I got the camera bug in a photojournalism class—I shot with department-issued cameras, spent hours in the J-school darkroom, and eventually bought my own SLR camera. I take snaps with my iPhone, but every once in awhile, the phone just falls short. It was a hobby that eventually fell by the wayside. A […]

Two days ago, I walked a mile. Without falling. Or wheezing. Yahoo! I did get a little dizzy early on, but took baby steps and pushed through it. The dizzy spells have been the most troubling leftovers from my time with COVID-19. No, that’s not true. The fatigue has been the worst. I tell Beth […]