Much has been written about man’s best friend and their unconditional love for their human companions. And I’ve found all to be true. We have two dogs, one who has seen her share of years and the other has seen only one. Beyond their endless positive attitudes, I draw great pleasure in watching them play. Certainly, [...]
I’ve written along these lines previously, but this is something I think about, so I’m at it again. Does time spent with your girlfriend hold more weight now? Does a beautiful late summer day mean more now than it did in your youth? For that matter does any day bright or rainy? Is a good meal [...]
Are there things that perplex you about people? What I describe below are not life and death matters but presented with a smile. Lazy left turners (right turners in Britain). At busy intersections traffic lights with turn arrows make it possible to safely proceed. The signal’s duration is limited, and it can be several minutes before [...]
Embarrass -verb- cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscience, or ashamed. Is it embarrassing squared when that someone in definition above is oneself? Perhaps, perhaps not, but having embarrassed myself or been party to family’s indiscretions on multiple occasions I can tell you it can sting, at least initially, but if you are willing to laugh at [...]
Do you like a good storm? I do and did even as a small boy, though I need to qualify this statement. In general, I refer not to a tornadic event or hurricane or flooding monsoon or even a dust storm…the incredible destruction they wield is appalling. But I do like what I suppose could be [...]
I start with summer. When young, I found school to be a challenge, perhaps more so than for the majority of my classmates. Sitting still was almost beyond me. It is important to note that education is extraordinarily important, and I’m no advocate of shirking personal responsibility when it comes to behavior, I mean only to [...]
I’m reasonably confident that no matter where you’re reared—the striking Pacific Rim, amazing Africa, vast Russia, scenic Central or South America, a captivating Canadian province, the diverse European Union, or in one of the United States beautiful fifty—the older generation describes to younger what times were like back when. It was certainly true in our household. [...]
I’ve written about my love of mountain biking before, but I feel the subject warranted a few more paragraphs. I saddled up again after a two-week hiatus. My two-wheeled machine was in the shop for a tune up and I had a wonderful visit with my daughter which, for me, outranks any other activity. So, I [...]
I have approached what I classify as mundane tasks with various degrees of energy as I’ve journeyed through life. Though if honest, overall, I would give myself a low grade for attitude, as trivial labors tended to annoy me. Adjectives like mundane and trivial demand example—washing dishes, washing clothes, brushing teeth, dusting, vacuuming, ironing, cleaning vehicle, [...]
Some years ago, I traveled to China on business. I was there to see that a cut and sew program my company was initiating got off on the right foot. In total I was on the mainland for three weeks. The company for which I worked permitted me to invite my girlfriend on trip if I [...]
