Maggie graduates

In 1990, my daughter, Maggie, 'graduated' from nursery school. Here she is in her cap (no gown for nursery school) with her friend Chelsea.

In 2004, she graduated from Clear Creek High School. This was a 'real' graduation with a cap and gown and everything. Here she is with her proud Dad (me).

Today, Maggie graduated from the University of Houston with a major in English and a minor in Classical Studies. She graduated cum laude and in only 4 years. Considering she changed her major twice, I think that is a great achievement. We are very proud of her.Her future plans involve going to grad school to get a Master's Degree in Library Science.

Easter with my family

The Song of the Week will return next week. Wishing you all a Happy Easter.


My wife, Anne Marie, and I in front of our first house at Easter 1982. We lived in Levittown, PA, a suburb just north of Philadelphia.

Easter 1985, now joined by our first son, Clifford, who's about a year old. Our daughter is on her way.

Easter 1988 in our second house in Warminster, PA, a suburb to the west of Philadelphia. Clifford is 4 and Maggie is 3.

Easter 1990. We are now joined by our second son, Philip who is almost 2 years old.

Easter 1996. Our first Easter in Texas. We're living in League City a small town south of Houston.

Easter 2000. My wife and I appear to be shrinking as time goes on. Or perhaps the children are growing.

Easter 2003. Philip, our youngest (at 14), Anne Marie, Maggie (17), Clifford (18) and me (real old).

Easter 2006. We're joined by Becky, Clifford's girlfriend. After a consecutive string going back to 1979, this was the last year I was able to get the whole family together for an Easter photo.