There was a time in the late 1960s when our family owned exactly one television, received only a handful of channels and had no remote control. Actually, that last part isn’t entirely true. …

Here we are at the first of September, and while the calendar and the temperatures clearly indicate we are still in the middle of summer, schools have been back in session for a few weeks. Some …

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Think about that for a minute. And ordering something different from Whataburger doesn’t count. I mean something …

Tonight, our home feels unbearably quiet. There is an emptiness that wasn’t here this morning. A space where a big body used to lie. A familiar face that should be looking back at us. Sounds …

There are certain sentences you can say to someone younger than 30 that immediately identify you as an ancient artifact from another civilization. “Turn the television to Channel 3.” …

I have a remarkable talent. I can turn a simple idea into a full-scale feasibility study. Need to buy a new coffee maker? I’ll read reviews from 17 different websites, compare prices at …

I've always felt a little sorry for August. Poor August lives in the shadow of its louder siblings. May brings graduations. June announces that school's out. July gets fireworks, parades, …

There comes a point every summer in Texas when stepping outside feels less like entering the great outdoors and more like opening the door to a convection oven. The grass turns crunchy. The …

A few weeks ago, I stumbled across an old box tucked away in a closet. Inside were dozens of handwritten letters. Some were from family members. Some were from old friends. A few were from …

Backstage at the Granbury Opera House, in the crossover hallway that runs behind the stage, a drum major's hat hangs on the wall. It has hung there for six years. It is never moved. Never …

In theatre. Throughout the years, I've played judges, priests, fathers, military officers, businessmen, dreamers, schemers and a few characters who were downright impossible to describe to …

Just in case you were not aware and you missed the celebration, June 21 was National Selfie Day. Now, before you roll your eyes and dismiss this as another one of those made-up holidays designed …