Predictably, it seems that history is about to repeat itself.  It is August 15, 2032, and the forecast is bleak.  In the last 72 hours a...

It is Tuesday, January 27, 2026. As national television coverage of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech begins, we see the...

God did not design man to sleep sitting up.  I recently had this thought while traveling at 575 miles per hour at 35,000 feet over the...

Even Suleiman the Magnificent gave up on folding a fitted sheet. I consider myself to be above average in intelligence and everyday...

I have reached the age where I am collecting fewer Face Book friends and more medical specialists. These are the “friends” who charge you...

If you’ve played the game, you know what I mean. “A good walk spoiled”. “There must be less expensive ways to drive yourself crazy”. “Let...

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...