top of page

"Help me, I think I'm falling..."
Well, I fell down yesterday. I’d like to tell you that it was a unique experience with no duplicate in recent memory. That would be a...
Dec 6, 20244 min read


Blow Up Your TV
During the administration of President George W. Bush, Hayden famously went into self-protection mode. She stopped watching televised...
Nov 17, 20247 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...
Oct 24, 20244 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 22, 20247 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...
Feb 14, 20246 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...
Jan 12, 20248 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...
Dec 28, 20235 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...
Nov 27, 20239 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...
Sep 8, 20234 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...
Aug 27, 20235 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,...
Jul 15, 20237 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...
Jun 4, 20238 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 26, 20235 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...
May 6, 20234 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...
Mar 30, 20238 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...
Feb 8, 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...
Jan 25, 20233 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...
Dec 2, 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 11, 20223 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...
Nov 4, 20224 min read
bottom of page