It was morning. By the sun and shadow angles painted across my bedroom wall, it seemed like it must be late. Did my Mother actually let me sleep in? She never let me sleep in, not even on weekends. “Time to get up,” she would softly say as she opened my bedroom door at 7...Read More
Our dog Pepper had recently undergone some social media scrutiny after posting her true feelings about dog crates. She said she didn’t like them. She suggested dog owners were kidding themselves if they thought crates gave their pet a sense of home, safety, and security. Pepper said any dog she knew, if having the choice,...Read More
The Rouse and Company morning show I hosted from 1988-2005 in Baltimore became more successful than I could have ever imagined. It was a blend of on-air players with perfectly defined roles, great program managers who guided us, and a management and ownership team that wanted to win as much as we did. During that...Read More
The sun has been beating down on me all day, every day, for many years. That’s why I visit the dermatologist once a year, every year. Besides the sun, age seems to bring out more connect-the-dots games on my back, front, and head than you can imagine. Once, when I had nothing better...Read More
For most of my life, I have lived in country settings. While I’ll admit I’ve enjoyed the excitement and benefits of living an urban existence for a while, I am continually drawn back to the freedom and solitude found in the country. I like having my own land and space to do whatever I...Read More
