Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
In three weeks, we will experience National Train Day. In previous years, I have acknowledged this special day each year since 2014, and some readers have asked me to remind them in advance of the next occurrence. Consider yourself reminded. In case you are unaware, National Train Day was started by Amtrak in 2008 to... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you’d be the one who is late. “Hi Cheryl. No sign of the old man yet?” “Nope. That’s OK. Whenever he’s here before you, he grumbles about your being late.” “Well, I won’t be grumbling. And I won’t be waiting, I’ll have a Brooklyn.” “I had anticipated that. Brooklyn... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you would be pondering the ecosystem. “So, how much snow did you get?” “Zero to forty-eight inches.” “What? You sound like one of those TV weathermen, sorry, weatherpeople, weatherfolk – what are we supposed to call those clowns?” “Well, there’s ‘Meteorologist Goodhair’ – ‘MapGeek Charlie’ – and ‘Parka Boy’... Continue Reading →
Each year for the past few years, Linda G. Hill has offered a fun way to juice up our blogging energy in January. JusJoJan is a daily prompt, in response to which you can do anything. Linda gathered the prompts from her loyal fanbase, and today’s prompt was my suggesiton. I won’t be participating in... Continue Reading →
Or not. It’s not like I’m running to be the next guy to attempt to sink the ship of state. No, I’m just submitting an entry in Linda G. Hill’s kinda-sorta-annual One-Liner Wednesday Badge Contest. I entered last year, too. I didn’t win. I didn’t win the popular vote or the Electoral College vote. I... Continue Reading →
Huh? Dan doesn’t do awards. Well, truth be told, Dan almost always does plans to thinks about doing wishes he had done – Oh, who am I kidding, Dan doesn’t do awards. So, why on earth is the first and likely only award I’m ever going to deal with, is one where I was nominated... Continue Reading →
Before you delete this post, let me assure you that I’m not going to suggest, a potion, exercise, supplement or on-line service to help you improve your memory. I don’t hawk products on this site, heck, I even pay for a premium deal so I can eliminate ads. No, this post is all about the... Continue Reading →
I don’t often do photography challenges. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever done one. That’s not totally true. I think I did a five-photo thing. Also, I did mix a One-Liner Wednesday with one of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenges. This week is different. This week, it’s all Cee’s. You see, I have lots of... Continue Reading →
I have been waiting for Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge on Signs for a few weeks. I love signs. On the other hand, I really try not to post more than four times a week. Luckily, my entry this week for Linda G. Hill’s One-Liner Wednesday, is kinda-sorta related to signs. Well, at least some signs.... Continue Reading →
