A look at a member of America’s greatest generation.
Superman Was My Teacher
When I was a kid, I learned a lot from Superman.
When I was a kid, I learned a lot from Superman.
Labor Day: In Praise of Workers
The need for unions is still evident as we reflect on Labor Day, 2018.
The need for unions is still evident as we reflect on Labor Day, 2018.
Daddy Acrostic Dictums
An acrostic Father’s Day tribute
An acrostic Father’s Day tribute
Devil’s Dictionary of Divorce
A man or woman going through divorce may become cynical about love and about law.
A man or woman going through divorce may become cynical about love and about law.
Call it a Period of Possession
Parents of children of divorce should share time with their kids.
Parents of children of divorce should share time with their kids
On the Observance of Your 25th Birthday
Hold your children near.
Hold your children near.
Under Saturn’s Shadow: The Wounding and Healing of Men
Don Mathis reviews the liberating book by James Hollis
Embed from Getty Images — Under Saturn’s Shadow – The Wounding and Healing of Men – by James Hollis Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture, helped create early civilization. Cronus, his earlier Greek incarnation, had a darker side. Saturn’s father, Uranus, feared his children’s potential. According to legend, Saturn-Cronus killed his father and became an…
A Salute to Captain Arellano–A Tribute for Hispanic Heritage Month
Our nation’s first Hispanic submarine commanding officer—(Aug. 5, 1913 – May 15, 1980)
Our nation’s first Hispanic submarine commanding officer—(Aug. 5, 1913 – May 15, 1980)
Today You Would be 99
The men of your generation are almost gone.
The men of your generation are almost gone.
Remembering Louis Armstrong on his Birthday
Don Mathis shares the story of a young performer’s experience playing with Satchmo.
Don Mathis shares the story of a young performer’s experience playing with Satchmo.
A Father’s Day Look at Dad Discrimination
Despite advances in gender equality for women, men typically get the short end of the stick in the shish kabob of divorce.
Despite advances in gender equality for women, men typically get the short end of the stick in the shish kabob of divorce.
Happy Father’s Day!
How would it be without your dad?
How would it be without your dad?
A Mother’s Legacy
I will remember how she cared for me.
I will remember how she cared for me.
Little Red Wagon
Wheels got all wobbly and the bed was rusty, but it was always there, ready and trusty.
Wheels got all wobbly and the bed was rusty, but it was always there, ready and trusty.
Prose and Poems, The Real Gaelic Gift
When San Antonio becomes Irish for a day on St. Patrick’s Day, many people think of the river parade, beer, dancing, beer, fighting, beer, or leprechauns.
When San Antonio becomes Irish for a day on St. Patrick’s Day, many people think of the river parade, beer, dancing, beer, fighting, beer, or leprechauns.