Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
About four years ago, I wrote a post called “I Was the Remote” about how I and every kid my age changed the TV channels, bought snacks and ran errands for our parents. This was back before the streets became so dangerous that the thought of a child riding his bike to the corner convenience... Continue Reading →
Once again, our conversation at the bar is being held in conjunction with Linda G. Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday weekly challenge. Linda has inadvertently made it easy for me, my buddy and Cheryl by telling us that: “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is 'empty/hollow.' Use one, use both, entirely up to... Continue Reading →
Visiting St. Augustine, Florida involves flying into either Jacksonville or Daytona Beach, or connecting to a little airline flying scary little planes. I flew into Jacksonville, and I was kinda smug when I texted the temperature to my wife. It was 77°f (25°c) in Jacksonville but it was 92°f (33°c) in Connecticut – Ha! Well,... Continue Reading →
“We got up before 7:00 am and we walked across the Mississippi River!” That’s true. Of course I should say that both statements are true. We did get up before 7:00 am, and we did walk across the Mississippi River…around 9:00 am. I think it looks better the first way, and you know I’m not... Continue Reading →
I know, One-Liners are supposed to be on Wednesday, but, I think you will appreciate this diversion from the normal path. Two weeks ago, I attended a business meeting in St. Augustine, Florida. One of the things I like about this meeting, is that we can freely talk about things going on in our business,... Continue Reading →
I think the title says it all. I hope the mothers and children who see this post have a wonderful day!
I’ve combined #SoCS with a bar story and National Train Day. I have given this a lot of thought, maybe too much for #SoCS – I’ll see if I can get a ruling from Linda G. Hill, whose Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt is: “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is ‘on the... Continue Reading →
Last October, I spent a couple of days in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and I stayed at the Renaissance Hotel, a.k.a. The Depot. At first, I thought it was just a catchy name, then I realized it was the old Milwaukee Road depot. Much to my disappointment, I later discovered that I could have stayed in a... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, on my way home from Iowa, I had a 2 ½ hour layover in Detroit. That’s a long time between flights. I checked my email, caught up on some blog posts, and I walked. We’re having a walking contest at work, so I figured I could get some steps in. The sun... Continue Reading →
