Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
The only thing better than the snow on Christmas was the fact that Faith came to visit Maddie (Maddie is sure that was the reason). Before Faith arrived, I was out with the crazy redheaded pup, and she simply didn’t want to come in. It brought to mind a line from Caddyshack: “I don’t think... Continue Reading →
You’ll be reminding me that I am late again for our Saturday beer. “Should we just start drinking at three-thirty instead of three?” “And Merry Christmas to you, too.” “Since I didn’t greet you, I sense that you are avoiding my complaint.” “By all means, avoid his complaint and order. I’ve been listening to him... Continue Reading →
I spent the early part of this week in Washington, D.C. Of course, I traveled on AMTRAK, and I wanted to get some pictures for my friend David Pennington in Ipswich, England. David is a big fan of trains and model trains, and since he frequently posts pictures of cranes for me, I thought I’d... Continue Reading →
One of three things usually happens here on a Saturday. My buddy and I visit Cheryl at the bar, or I participate in Linda G. Hill’s intriguing Stream of Consciousness Saturday challenge. On rare occasions, I skip both for what I once would have called a “normal” post. Not today. Cheryl has the day off... Continue Reading →
It doesn’t take much for something to gain “tradition” status with us. Lunch at the Polish Deli in Pittsburgh is now a tradition. Breakfast at Eat’n Park is a tradition. Lunch, or at least a couple of beers at The Molly Wee is a long-standing tradition. Sitting on the patio with Maddie is, by her... Continue Reading →
Yeah, yeah, the kids will be out in full costumed force tonight, but by the time you venture back into Target, Wal*Mart, Sears or wherever it is you shop, it will be Christmas. If it isn’t already Christmas. Lest you think I left Home Depot off the list, I didn’t, they’re just ahead of the... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you would waste very little time getting to the subject on your mind. “Cheryl, please pour me some wine and, unless he has resolved to give up alcohol, a Yuengling for my young friend.” “You know I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.” “I know, you’re trying to avoid the... Continue Reading →
I wanted to share an appropriate door for Christmas Eve. The door is correct, but the wreath is not. Or is it? Our weather forecast here in chilly New England, puts the high temp on Christmas Eve just below 70°f – 70 degrees! Some of the bushes in our yard are starting to bloom. I... Continue Reading →
Mindful of the pressures of the season, I decided to publish something less serious today. Something you can breeze through and move on. Maybe you can like, or nod your head or even add someone to the list. No names please, just categories of people who should receive coal or fruitcake for Christmas. Let’s rant.... Continue Reading →
