Learning from the best: Dickens digressed

My mother would know, but she’s no longer around to ask. I’ve been doing this particular part of the...

Christmas traditions come to the rescue

Last week I was stuck in Struggleville, trying to find the Christmas spirit. I...

Angelkeep: Have a metaphorically Holly Christmas

The ground beneath Angelkeep’s pin oaks remained littered with autumn’s leaves. Now they become winter’s leaves. The season arrived yesterday. 

Seams between seasons

While there may not be proper snow on the ground (yet), winter is here. 

A timeless lesson from old Fezziwig about spreading joy

As we walked into the Indiana Repertory Theatre, a few glowing lanterns were shining just enough to create some shadows on the...

As Christmas draws nearer, the birth of the Christ child properly takes center stage

Today is Dec. 19 — six days before Christmas. Somebody wrote something that popped up in my email, saying one in every...

Finally, perhaps some final taxing thoughts … at least for this year

Well.  It is presumed that if you’re reading this, you have at least glanced...

Still searching for the Christmas spirit

It has been tough to get into the Christmas spirit this year. I’ve had...

Angelkeep: A Ho, Ho, Ho, welcome to a jolly old Red

Angelkeep Journals intended to make December a Christmas series. While unboxing old holiday décor, the aging brown of some of the items,...

It’s time for Major League Baseball to have a salary cap

Ryan Walker Baseball, unlike other professional sports, has a major competitive balance issue. For example,...