Monthly Archives: April 2010

Everyone was Warned

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Roger Walck

Here in Wilmington, Allen “Murder” Taylor has long been known by his nickname.  A few days ago, he was convicted of—you guessed it—murder. In high school, one of our group was called “Killer,” but it was just a joke, no … Continue reading →

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Morning at Dunkin’ Donuts

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Roger Walck

I wake up this morning unusually early, but not early enough to go back to sleep, so I quickly dress in the cold darkness of the pre-dawn.  My wife mumbles unintelligibly, rolls over, and continues sleeping.   I grope my way … Continue reading →

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Mini-Reunion Date

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Roger Walck

The mini-reunion will be the first Thursday in June (June 3rd this year) in front of the Ocean City Music Pier between Eighth and Ninth Streets on the Boardwalk at 2 pm, rain or shine. (Chip, chip, chip.  It is … Continue reading →

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Adapting

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Roger Walck

According to a recent survey, happiness, in the long run, has surprisingly little relation to economic status.  On average, the rich are a little happier, but for most, happiness and feelings of optimism and well-being are just as positive for … Continue reading →

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Reunion Date

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Roger Walck

How do you feel about holding our high school mini-reunions on the first Wednesday of June instead of the traditional graduation date of June 11? As you know, the reunion is always an informal gathering in Ocean City, and last year … Continue reading →

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Baseball and God

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Roger Walck

A week or two ago on public television, journalist Bill Moyers interviewed John Sexton, a noted theologian and president of New York University, about his course called “Baseball as a Road to God” that he still teaches.  (You can view … Continue reading →

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