Best Books of 2016 – Chapter Two
In contrast to the shorter James Bond books that I read earlier in 2016, I spent a number of weeks in the spring reading one book that was over 975 … Continue Reading Best Books of 2016 – Chapter Two
Best Books of 2016 – Chapter One
Happy New Year!! What better way to start off the year than talking about books! For 2016, I set a goal for myself of reading at least 36 books, on … Continue Reading Best Books of 2016 – Chapter One
Toys: Then and Now
Merry Christmas! What better topic for the little kid in all of us on Christmas Day than Toys! Now that my wife and I have been grandparents for more than … Continue Reading Toys: Then and Now
A Lot of Things Turning 50 This Year
Fifty years is a pretty significant milestone to achieve. But for me, someone who reached the age of 60 this year, hitting this half-century mark occurred over a decade ago. … Continue Reading A Lot of Things Turning 50 This Year
No Longer a Teenager!
The 14th this week will mark a birthday of sorts. It will be 20 years that I have owned my white 1994 Mazda Miata, affectionately known as “the Marshmallow” (so … Continue Reading No Longer a Teenager!
Wednesdays With Granddaddy
Earlier this year, I wrote about how I was all set to perform my granddaddy duties for my in-town granddaughter once her parents had both started back to school. During … Continue Reading Wednesdays With Granddaddy
Will I Miss My Morning Commute?
Now that my retirement is less than a year away, this is a question that has been rolling around in my head for the last several months. It probably started … Continue Reading Will I Miss My Morning Commute?
Golf?
Recently, when I started my list of activities to do once I retire, golf was on that list. Interestingly, golf really hasn’t been on my mind in quite some time. … Continue Reading Golf?
9/11 Memories
This year marked the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. For many Americans, it gave us a chance to reflect back to where we were and … Continue Reading 9/11 Memories
A Curated Condo?
Our oldest son, his wife and daughter were in town for a visit earlier this year. On their last night in town, they spent the night at our condo since … Continue Reading A Curated Condo?
I’m Retiring!
If all goes according to plan, in just about a year, I will be retired. However, as I heard someone say recently in a webinar I was listening to, I … Continue Reading I’m Retiring!
Miniature Chairs
Anyone who does a search on my website for posts about scale models will find a number to read. Covering all kinds of models from cars, to planes, to trains, … Continue Reading Miniature Chairs
1st Road Trip!
Back in September, I took my new Subaru WRX out on her first road trip. Ever since I took delivery of the WRX in May 2016, I have wanted to … Continue Reading 1st Road Trip!
Reading Dad’s Sermons
Not long ago, I wrote about discovering a book of some of my Dad’s sermons. At that time, there was one in particular I wanted to read; one that I … Continue Reading Reading Dad’s Sermons
Weekend Getaway
Over the Labor Day holiday, my wife and I went out of town for a weekend getaway. Although we had both been on a number of trips since January, this … Continue Reading Weekend Getaway
Ready for Granddaddy Duty
I’ve written before what a joy it is to be a granddaddy. With our oldest grandchild having turned two not long ago, I’ve had two full years of enjoyment. Although … Continue Reading Ready for Granddaddy Duty
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