Blow Up Your TV
During the administration of President George W. Bush, Hayden famously went into self-protection mode. She stopped watching televised...
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Oct 244 min read
My Fall Addiction
I am a candy corn addict. There, I said it. While I have admitted this affliction, I am neither beginning a 12-step program, nor asking...
Feb 227 min read
Wait, I asked to see a tailor
relax you copyright attorneys. I am not charging anyone to see this image, so it is not enriching me in any way, shape, or form. I wanted...
Feb 146 min read
Ouch, I've Been Gutted
The English Language is special to me. Its care and proper use is a big part of who I am. Since beginning this blog, I have been told...
Jan 128 min read
Your Roots Are Showing
Be careful what you wish for when researching your family history I feel that I have sufficient credibility to comment on the American...
Dec 28, 20235 min read
Dance Recital Blues
I have spent a good portion of my life at dance recitals; or I should say waiting at dance recitals. Waiting for the performance of the...
Nov 27, 20239 min read
Our Memorable Thanksgiving Fails*
Rockwell interpretation by artist Sam Spratt Let me begin by saying that my wife is a fantastic cook. My daughters, sons-in law, and...
Sep 8, 20234 min read
Front Porch Photos
While I love summertime and its accompanying beach, baseball and boating, my favorite season has always been autumn. The anticipation of...
Aug 27, 20235 min read
Taste Has Left the Station
I recently did one of my rare Facebook posts. The subject was TV advertising, and how it has recently gotten out of control. While a bit...
Jul 15, 20237 min read
Hi-Yo Silver
A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty ‘Hi-Yo Silver’… The Lone Ranger! With his faithful Indian companion,...
Jun 4, 20238 min read
Yard Sale II (A Series)
photo courtesy of Deposit Photos A lifetime of holding yard sales has taught me a lot of lessons and this installment is a humorous...
May 26, 20235 min read
Yard Sale I (A Series)
Those who know me, know of my love for holding yard sales. I rarely stop at someone else’s sale. I have enough stuff, thank you. But...
May 6, 20234 min read
Crash
The saying in our family is “Reverse is not Dad’s best gear.” To that I must plead guilty. I have backed cars into brick walls, posts...
Mar 30, 20238 min read
May I Have This Dance?
Cotillion instructor and student, Virginia, 1950's In my hometown of Catonsville, Maryland it was called Friday Assembly. In yours, it...
Feb 8, 20233 min read
Balloongate
Well, what idle speculation will we fill our days with now that the Chinese Balloon has been shot down? Every man, woman and child in...
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Hey, I'm Bald
I must truly thank Jerry Anderson for my years of freedom. He is a good friend from my Maryland years. He looked at my careful comb-over...
Dec 2, 20223 min read
Oh Say, Can You See?
As the World Cup has become part of our daily routine, I have been pondering the subject of national anthems. Prior to each match, the...
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Fore!!!!
Sometimes practical jokes that seem hilarious for an instant are pretty stupid in hindsight. Hayden and I were in Williamsburg this past...
Nov 4, 20224 min read
Sign Sign Everywhere a Sign
The song went, “sign, sign, everywhere a sign, blockin’ out the scenery breakin’ my mind.” Welcome to campaign season 2022. Everywhere...
Oct 21, 20227 min read
Battle of the Bulge
The David after a one month Italian vacation My mom was very skinny. My dad was not. My DNA has been in a pitched battle between these...
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