Finally, A Food Blog!
Whenever there is a birthday, funeral, or other special occasion in my family, someone inevitably bakes “Jo Helen’s Lemonade Cake.” … more
One Small Step For Man; One Giant Leap For Disaster Relief
As I write this, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing – and the epic soundbite that… more
The (Not-So) Calm Before The Storm
Years ago, the swimming star Esther Williams had a question she was asked so often, she had a card printed… more
I’m Not A Doctor, But…
Complete this sentence: I’m not a doctor, but . . . . Believe it or not, that expression immediately came… more
Happy Brag Day
It’s almost Flag Day here in the United States. But until then, all of us at ALAN are busy celebrating… more
Fasten Your Seatbelts Part 2
Earlier this month, I officially earned my nerd card when I admitted that I pay attention to every word of… more
Fasten Your Seatbelts Part 1
I fly on a regular basis (taking two or three trips a month isn’t unusual for me). So I’ve sat… more
Staying The Course
About a month ago I ran my first half marathon. I won’t reveal my time. But I will say that… more
What March Madness Looks Like To ALAN
At our house, the topic of the week is the NCAA Basketball Tournament, and the chances that the University of… more