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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“Time flies like an arrow…fruit flies like a banana.” What shall I write about today? Facebook has a mostly wonderful feature that allows you to see what you posted on that day in previous years. I say “mostly wonderful” because many of my posts are filled with witty observational humor or adorable anecdotes involving my …
What shall I write about today? Well, I couldn’t come up with anything on my own, so I asked my Twitter followers if they had any questions or suggestions for me. I know that seems rather lazy, but when in Rome… I received some good responses, and I would love to use them over the …
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 …
What Shall I Write About Today? 