Things I Like

Things I Like

The memories made at an old churchIndependent childrenA well-written greeting cardSelf-opening and closing doorsCorn on the cob with lots of butterThe occasional piece of peanut butter fudgeWatching beachcombers hunt for treasure (pennies)Pasta with lobsterA beach scene painted with watercolorsKids that ask lots of questionsThe smell of a clean baby

Things I Like

Things I Like

A summer evening bonfireThe salads at PaneraAn iced mocha from Caffe CafeBuffalo wings with bleu cheeseGolfers who still wear plaidA good old afternoon thunderstormMovies with Davd StrathairnSports on an HD televisionMaking bank depositsMy son in a new outfitMaking a tank of gas last at least three weeks

Things I Like

Things I Like

Looking at the glass as “half full”The “Pets of the Month” photosThe first boat ride of the seasonSitting under a tree on a hot dayAsian night at the GlobeSliced avocado The movie ‘Recount’Visiting college townsA shave after missing a dayWhen my son smiles while he sleepsBBQ chicken fresh off a grill

Things I Like

Things I Like

Watching a young tree growHolding my son first thing in the morningOvertime sports gamesBig bath towelsA good figSeedless grapesThe summer’s first dip in the poolHoliday weekends offJoe Pesci moviesWearing flip flops all weekendCookouts with friends

Things I Like

Things I Like

When the Cruisers roll into town Watching my infant son sleepOld ‘Taxi’ rerunsDriving on InterstatesNeil Young’s “Old Man”A good napThe old vented baseball hatsA rainbow after an afternoon thunderstorm Being in the hospital for a good thingFeeding my sonWhen the Cruisers roll out of town

Things I Like

Things I Like

That the Route 50 Bridge is back to normalWaking up in the middle of the night to rainLaura BushThe book of ‘Proverbs’ in the BibleA glass of Dewar’s on ice in a snifterCream of crab soup with lumps in itWatching adults act like kidsCharity golf tournamentsSolar lights with strong batteriesThat lacrosse highlights are making ESPNThat… Read more »

Things I Like

Things I Like

Quick grocery store linesWhite stones in a drivewayAssateague in the springA crispy slice of pizzaThat Smoker’s BBQ Pit is back openThe first place I ever ownedBleu cheese on top of just about anythingLittle League baseball gamesA shower after working in the yardIced tea with a lot of iceMy dogs, Fletch and Bailey

Things I Like

Things I Like

Working the ‘Springfest Buffet’That The Hobbit is back openTaking my dogs to a bank drive-thruA seal perched on a dockThe Wii bowling gameThe smell and look of Lilac treesA house with a big porchWatching people walk the BoardwalkWarm apple pie with vanilla ice creamSunshine when it’s supposed to rainLeaving the office on Friday

Things I Like

The anticipation of a flower about to bloomWalking barefoot through grass‘John Adams’Bonfires with friendsAll of the growth associated with springThe look of the grass after a fresh cutTommy Lee Jones moviesA glass of merlot after a long dayThe view from Bayshore Drive in OCSalmon and eggs Being on the water at dusk

Things I Like

A sermon that sticks with you hours after the serviceQuiet Monday morningsA healthy, green golf courseComing across an old Grateful Dead bootlegBig heartsThe movie, “Juno”Trying the soup of the dayWarm, sunny Friday afternoonsThe green jackets the Masters champs wearSunrises on AssateagueBreaking in a new pair of shoes