What Shall I Write About Today?

If you ask my family and friends to describe me in one word, they would probably say things like “witty”, “elegant”, “hilarious”, “poignant”, and “alive”. They would probably eventually mention the word “stubborn.” And they’re right. I usually don’t like people telling me what to do, because I’m totally smart and my way is always… Read more

When I was in college, I had some (former) friends talk me into going ice skating. “It’ll be fun,” they said. “It’s even easier than roller skating,” they said. “You won’t embarrass yourself in front of a few hundred complete strangers,” they said. Liars. All of them. I have a scar on my chin that… Read more

The story below is mostly true. It may have been slightly embellished for dramatic effect, but the basic story really did take place. Honest. “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” – William Shakespeare I seriously doubt The Bard of Avon had my son in mind when he… Read more

What shall I write about today?  Well, my last post got a little heavy, but I know it involves an important and timely topic, so I felt compelled to share it. Today I’ll lighten things up a bit and talk about a recent epiphany I had.  A couple weeks ago I did something I almost… Read more

What shall I write about today?  Well, I’m going to write about a subject I know a little about because I’ve been one as long as I’ve been alive…men. I know technically I didn’t become a man for a couple decades, and my wife is still waiting for me to become a grown up, but… Read more

by Richard Hartzer 7/22/2019 What shall I write about today? Well, since this is my first blog post I really need something special that hooks you and encourages you to subscribe, so I could promise to give my first 1,000 subscribers a free $100 Chick Fil A gift card (only valid on Sundays). Nevermind. I… Read more