The Idle American

I’m Back….

About two months ago— after more than 23 years of writing weekly columns—I took my leave. (OK, maybe it’s my “weakly” assembly of words masquerading as columns might be more accurate.) Whatever, I’m back.

Perhaps a few of my pieces have been tolerable, some meriting smiles that gave way to laughter, and — on rarest occasions—a few guffaws.

Previous columns were intended to inspire, encourage the cho…