The other day, I stood before the mirror in the bathroom with a sink of hot water before me, shaving cream on my face, and a disposable razor poised in my right hand, ready to transform the texture of my face from raspy sandpaper to baby soft with a clean shave. The first stroke felt [...]
What do I give my wife as a gift for a special occasion? What do I want for myself as a gift for a special occasion? Lately, I often have trouble coming up with a good answer to either question. It’s become a chronic problem. Rosa and I have been married for 30 years. That’s [...]
Rosa and I have always tried to purchase basic appliances, ones that performed the designated task and no more. At first this was due to necessity. We couldn’t have afforded an upgraded appliance even if we had wanted one. Later, it was a choice. We preferred to purchase only what we needed to get the [...]
