My Southeast Texas Now

10/28/2025

There is nothing like Fall in Texas. I understand that Fall is a beautiful experience in places like Michigan or New England. However, in Texas, it is more of prying summer’s grip from the thermostat for a few days. The Fall foliage of bright reds, yellows, and oranges as the leaves fall from the ...

10/23/2025

My mailbox has become a war zone—hostage threats from catalogs, credit card scams, and one too many fake “Final Notices.”
From ransom-note marketing to car keys that lead to nothing, it’s a daily paper trail of chaos.
But hey, at least Roswell’s on standby as our household's canine negotiator.

My mailbox has become a war zone—hostage threats from catalogs, credit card scams, and one too many fake “Final Notices.” From ransom-note marketing to car keys that lead to nothing, it’s a daily paper trail of chaos. But hey, at least Roswell’s on standby as our household's canine negotia...

10/22/2025

Sinatra slowed to a groan, the record player whined… and then silence.
My vintage stereo — a gift, a treasure, a portal to the past — had seemingly died mid-spin. But was it a tragic end for my vinyl collection or just another case of canine sabotage?
Spoiler: the music lives on.

Sinatra slowed to a groan, the record player whined… and then silence. My vintage stereo — a gift, a treasure, a portal to the past — had seemingly died mid-spin. But was it a tragic end for my vinyl collection or just another case of canine sabotage? Spoiler: the music lives on.

10/21/2025

Now, many people hear the name Roswell and assume alien, flighty, paranoid, or a big fan of conspiracy theories.

10/20/2025

If procrastination were a superpower, I’d be unstoppable—tomorrow.
From dodging deadlines to holding mock support groups with my dogs, join me in this confession of delay, distraction, and perfectly timed tennis ball throws.
Greatness can wait. Probably until next week.

If procrastination were a superpower, I’d be unstoppable—tomorrow. From dodging deadlines to holding mock support groups with my dogs, join me in this confession of delay, distraction, and perfectly timed tennis ball throws. Greatness can wait. Probably until next week.

10/19/2025

A peaceful November night. A warm cup of coffee. The stars. The dogs. The scent of—wait, is that a skunk?
Bill just wanted to make a new friend. Unfortunately, his “friend” had other ideas.
Some nights are calm. Others smell like regret.

A peaceful November night. A warm cup of coffee. The stars. The dogs. The scent of—wait, is that a skunk? Bill just wanted to make a new friend. Unfortunately, his “friend” had other ideas. Some nights are calm. Others smell like regret.

10/18/2025

Working from home has its perks—like a flexible dress code and no one judging your pajama pants. But when a client demands a face-to-face meeting, and your best look is a Hawaiian shirt, what do you do? Simple: you add a tie.

10/17/2025

When you share your name with four other guys in your county—and a WWE announcer—life gets weird. But when one of those name twins starts using your email address for hospital visits? That’s when things go from funny to frustrating. Here’s what happened when I tried to fix it…

10/16/2025

I love computers. I hate computers. They're my livelihood—and my nemesis. One minute, I'm writing a masterpiece. The next? P**f. Gone. Here's how one crash sent me down a rabbit hole of conspiracy, dumbbells, and IBM plot twists.

10/15/2025

Forgetting things is nothing new for me—but forgetting to plug in the pool pump? That’s how you end up with three mud-covered dogs, a backyard swamp, and a water bill you’d rather repress. Getting older doesn’t start with your memory going... it starts with chaos.

10/14/2025

I am not sure if this is a good idea, but I have gotten a lot of emails lately asking questions about my dogs. I have also gotten a few emails addressed to my dogs. So today, to answer some canine emails, I have turned the column over to our resident interwebs expert, Roswell. Enjoy Dear Story: My h...

10/13/2025

When the cold hits, coffee becomes more than a drink — it’s survival. But what happens when your cup runs cold before you can finish it? Let’s just say microwaving it is a war crime, and salvation comes from the most unlikely place: a candle warmer.