Books, Libraries, And Shhhh! No More

A couple nights ago, we asked each other what our favorite book was. Usually, it is challenging for me to name anything as a favorite, because my favorites change day to day, depending on assorted variables. But when it comes to books, there is one which, hands down, has been and always will be my […]

Enough Cluck For Our Chicken Years

There was a day, a couple years ago, when my daughter and I were discussing an issue pertaining to my health and the demands of my job, both physically and mentally. It was an intense conversation, and always kind and loving, she tried tactfully to describe my stage of life as no longer being a […]

The Great Crosswalk Blunder Of 1953

A quiet morning provides me the best thinking time of the day. Brain and body both are rested, and I feel relatively uncluttered, mentally. That is not to say my thoughts necessarily are philosophical, analytical, or otherwise particularly profound. I often just let them wander, and enjoy where they take me. This morning, I was […]

Never Shoot At A Hippo On An “E” Ticket Ride

This past week, my thoughts have turned to Orange County, California, and my first visit to Disneyland. Reason is simple; family is there enjoying a much deserved vacation. The sun still is shining, temperatures are in the 60’s, and Mr. Disney’s magic kingdom remains the happiest place on Earth. I appreciate fifty-eight years of continuity. […]

Night Fright And Furry Friends

There are few things quite as unsettling as being alone in a house late at night, with a terrific storm raging outside, and realize I hear unusual noises that ought not to be. Huh? What was that? Listening more carefully; well, there it is again. Oh dear. Quick analysis: the storm outside is blowing really […]