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, [...]
It had rained all evening but when morning arrived the skies had started to clear, and we decided to run errands. We were in route to drop off some lumber to a neighbor who in turn made things for the community. We had climbed a steep grade on a narrow back road when a vehicle approached [...]
Yes, I’ve written about my father previously, but this beautiful breezy brisk Autumn Day reminds me of time spent with my dad. We rarely filled the room with long conversation, but we shared a love of sport and in the fall that meant football. Dad would settle into his easy chair, I in my spot on [...]
I’ve recently run into a series of technology and customer service snafus that have me longing for the days of paper, pencil, and people. Obviously, this reminiscence is just that and ignores the many problems that existed in the “pre-tech world”, but just the same I indulged the thought. I didn’t grow up in the days [...]
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 [...]
I co-opt a famous lyric from Mr. Denver’s song, because it suits this short blog like pancakes pair with syrup. “Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong, West Virginia…”. My lovely girlfriend has a cabin in the hills of that beautiful mountainous state. Her family acquired it in the early sixties and her [...]
In my dating life, I’ve relied on chance meetings or friend’s introduction, but in reflecting upon this methodology I must admit it hasn’t panned out—at least for me. I lay blame on no one as I had to grow up in many ways, but I also didn’t want to tread a new path to find myself [...]
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 [...]
I look and listen to those around me who now have walked the earth for some time. I hear talk of aches and pains and how they’re getting old. I understand this perspective, but each time they utter these words aloud I feel they are cementing their contention. I have no illusions about living forever, but [...]
