Halfway predictions

With Week 9 a couple of days away, it's time to work in some predictions for the rest of the way. The nice thing about this is once I'm proven wrong, I get to change it again four weeks from now. (Here's the link to my last predictions.) A lot »»Read Full Post

tv bonanza, part 2

We're officially back in the PopRox swing. Two days in a row! Remember, this is our new home. So if you have this page bookmarked, make sure you update it. Hope you like the new look, and as always, if you have any comments or questions about any of the »»Read Full Post

the real world champions

There are a few truths we know for sure after the Yankees won their 27th World Series last night: They're the best team in baseball.  They deserved every part of this win. Anyone who tells you different is kidding themselves.  The core of Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera and »»Read Full Post

Should be interesting

Tonight's kickoff between Stroudsburg and Pocono Mountain East in the District 11 Class AAA boys soccer semifinal is under four hours away. I talked a little bit about the matchup in today's paper and I'm still sticking to the same conclusion I came to in my column. I just don't »»Read Full Post

The Lotus

I always enjoy creating unique ceremonies for the couples that choose me as their Celebrant. I know I have a lot to offer, but I continue to be excited about what I learn from them as well. Many people today, in our expanding and diverse world, draw inspiration from various »»Read Full Post

Grades against Northwestern

That was interesting. Things started OK, got sloppy in the middle and ended with a fluery. Quarterbacks — Another fine performance from Daryll Clark, who seems to be getting stronger as the season progresses. Clark finished the game 22-for-31 for 274 yards and one touchdown. Those numbers could have easily »»Read Full Post

Halloween is just another missed deadline

I didn’t inherit a lot of qualities from my mother. She was tall (I’m 5 nothing), she had willpower (quit smoking, cut down on caffeine and lost weight) and she could sew without a pattern. I don't smoke but am guilty of drinking caffeine and overeating. And I especially cannot sew with »»Read Full Post

When life throws a curve ball

The final week of the fitness challenge didn't go as I originally planned. My plan was to work out one more time with my trainer, run the obstacle course and then enjoy the hour-long walk event tomorrow. None of that went as I had hoped, and it was entirely out »»Read Full Post