Through the mist of time. John Hayes Metzger and John Allan Constance on graduation day 1972 Many of my fondest memories of life were...

Well, I fell down yesterday. I’d like to tell you that it was a unique experience with no duplicate in recent memory. That would be a...

During the administration of President George W. Bush, Hayden famously went into self-protection mode. She stopped watching televised...

I am a candy corn addict.   There, I said it. While I have admitted this affliction, I am neither beginning a 12-step program, nor asking...

relax you copyright attorneys. I am not charging anyone to see this image, so it is not enriching me in any way, shape, or form. I wanted...

The English Language is special to me. Its care and proper use is a big part of who I am. Since beginning this blog, I have been told...

Be careful what you wish for when researching your family history I feel that I have sufficient credibility to comment on the American...

I have spent a good portion of my life at dance recitals; or I should say waiting at dance recitals. Waiting for the performance of the...

Rockwell interpretation by artist Sam Spratt Let me begin by saying that my wife is a fantastic cook. My daughters, sons-in law, and...

While I love summertime and its accompanying beach, baseball and boating, my favorite season has always been autumn. The anticipation of...

I recently did one of my rare Facebook posts. The subject was TV advertising, and how it has recently gotten out of control. While a bit...

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty ‘Hi-Yo Silver’… The Lone Ranger! With his faithful Indian companion,...

photo courtesy of Deposit Photos A lifetime of holding yard sales has taught me a lot of lessons and this installment is a humorous...

Those who know me, know of my love for holding yard sales. I rarely stop at someone else’s sale. I have enough stuff, thank you. But...

The saying in our family is “Reverse is not Dad’s best gear.” To that I must plead guilty. I have backed cars into brick walls, posts...

Cotillion instructor and student, Virginia, 1950's In my hometown of Catonsville, Maryland it was called Friday Assembly. In yours, it...

Well, what idle speculation will we fill our days with now that the Chinese Balloon has been shot down? Every man, woman and child in...

I must truly thank Jerry Anderson for my years of freedom. He is a good friend from my Maryland years. He looked at my careful comb-over...

As the World Cup has become part of our daily routine, I have been pondering the subject of national anthems. Prior to each match, the...

Sometimes practical jokes that seem hilarious for an instant are pretty stupid in hindsight. Hayden and I were in Williamsburg this past...