Steve's Articles

My dad’s been gone for a number of years, but every day I think of him. My dad was not the sharpest tack in the box, not a fantastic business wiz and not a great intellect (many people say I take after him.) But he was the nicest, most caring person I ever met.   Read more »

4:25 a.m. We parked the vehicle at the rendezvous point and exit to reconnoiter about the final phase of the mission. The wind is blowing and thick clouds are covering the sky. Landon Baumgartner,   Read more »

The other day Buddy and I were sitting at my desk in my office. Well, I was at my desk and Buddy was on my desk. We were chatting about the economy, politics and the usual things a man discusses with a squirrel. The conversation stopped when Buddy realized his plate   Read more »

The other day Buddy and I were sitting back, chewing the fat (well, actually he was chewing
peanuts and I was chewing cheeseburgers) and looking outside at the snow coming down, both happy
to be warm and cozy. Suddenly a thought occurred to me.    Read more »

It seems that there are all kinds of dark clouds out there, and I’m not just talking about the weather. We are all worried about the economy, our jobs, our finances, our houses, our taxes...gosh, I’m getting depressed just writing about it. How in the world can you find a silver lining anywhere in there?   Read more »

I am going to let you in on a few deep, dark secrets of mine. I am a slightly emotional person and I love food. I know – shocking!! And since I’m spilling my guts, I should also confess that when I’m happy, melancholy, stressed, relaxed, excited or calm, I cope with my emotions byturning to food.
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I’ve added a new fashion look to my wardrobe. I understand that they are all the craze on the East Coast, especially at Lobster Houses. I’ve added them not only to make a statement, but also to help with the Green Movement. Yes, I’ve added bibs to my attire.    Read more »

Once again I’m picking up the slack for Steve and writing this month’s column. Actually, I appreciate the chance to write this month, because I really need your advice. I’ve been looking through all the catalogs and advertisements Steve gets in the mail (I grab them when he’s not looking) and I can’t figure out what to get for Steve for Christmas.    Read more »

I just have to ask...is there anyone out there who isn’t discouraged about the economy and the state of our country? Is there anyone out there who isn’t concerned about the future? Is there anyone out there who isn’t worried about their job?   Read more »

I remember it like it was yesterday. Wait a minute, it was yesterday! The snow was gently falling outside and Buddy and I were inside having a little lunch    Read more »

Since Steve is out of town, I thought I would take this opportunity to set the record straight. I’ve been getting a little bad press lately –and, for the record, I just want to state that this is not my fault.   Read more »

I have always had a great deal of respect for my friends who are parents. But that respect has grown even stronger over the past year. I feel that my life has altered since I met Buddy. As a matter of fact, I tend to think in terms of BB (Before Buddy) and AB (After Buddy.)   Read more »