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.

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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Honoring a Special Woman

Posted on April 11, 2013 by enthusiasmiscontagious

Today I feel like the man who stood at a swanky affair with glass raised and loudly stated, “For all the years I’ve spent in the arms of another man’s wife.” When everyone gasped, he simply added, “cheers to my … Continue reading →

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Son, You Want My Advice?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by enthusiasmiscontagious

Isn’t life full of irony? With age comes wisdom, yet the older you get, your vast array of wisdom ends up sitting as idle and forgotten on a shelf as a dusty trophy from grade school. Oh, my kids still … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 27, 2013 by enthusiasmiscontagious

Originally posted on Enthusiasm is Contagious:
This morning in the wee hours before sunrise, I rose early to make the finishing touches on my sermon for the day. It’s title, “Finding your Passion”. I know for some, that elusive passion…

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