Siblings, kids, cousins, nieces, nephews, grands and a three-month-old baby — 30 Hogan relatives celebrate family ties in County Clare.

Jack and Meredith Rogers Complete “The Great Loop” Aboard their 41-Foot Ocean Cruiser

Bob Marier & Friends on Stage!

But four ribs???  No!

“The peony flower reminds us that patience is a virtue, and that good things come to those who wait, bloom in their own time, and grow in their own way.”

Instead of my asking the questions, I was interviewed about my writing career.

A wise man (could’ve been a woman too) said: “It costs nothing to say please and thank you. But forgetting those magic words can cost you everything.” 

The story behind our other National Anthem

It’s at least 60 years old, not quite an antique, hardly vintage, but still useful … even in my son’s garage.

Our friendship spans 40 years … and the Atlantic.