Category Archives: The Lighter Side Newspaper column

Writing a humorist column for a New Mexico newspaper from 1997-1998, these are the articles that shows how the world looked through my eyes at that time.

LIfe Lessons from a Shower

Posted on August 12, 2013 by enthusiasmiscontagious

Many times throughout the day I find snippets of advice that encourages me to find little things in life that should make me grateful. While getting out the door early this morning, I found such an object; the master bathroom … Continue reading →

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Children-Masters of Mayhem

Posted on July 27, 2013 by enthusiasmiscontagious

A popular post from August 2012. My children have a game that absolutely drives me nuts. They choose the most obnoxious classmate they have gone to school with and they call each other that name over and over. In the … Continue reading →

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Rockets Red Glare, Bombs Skimming my Hair

Posted on July 3, 2013 by enthusiasmiscontagious

It was the Bicentennial of our nation, July 4, 1976. In the far reaches of our country, towns across the fruited plain were rolling out the greatest 4th of July celebrations ever seen. While the tall ships of nations crowded … Continue reading →

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Shopping With my Wife

Posted on April 29, 2013 by enthusiasmiscontagious

It’s time to put on my silk shorts and gloves. Cue the Rocky music. I’m going ten rounds of shopping with my wife. It is payday and it’s the first time in weeks my wallet hasn’t given off the sound … Continue reading →

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