A Small Taste of Retirement?
In February of this year, I had major surgery that resulted in me being off of work for 18 consecutive days (12 work days and 3 weekends). In my 35+ … Continue Reading A Small Taste of Retirement?
A Bond Binge
Earlier this year I wrote about how I had gotten interested in reading James Bond books. And I must admit that this interest resulted in me going on a Bond … Continue Reading A Bond Binge
SIBSAB X – 2016
Recently my three siblings and I got together for our annual SIBSAB—our yearly sibling sabbatical. In case you have not read one of my previous posts about SIBSAB, this is … Continue Reading SIBSAB X – 2016
A New Car
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that I am a lifelong car lover. In the past, I have written about all the Cars that I … Continue Reading A New Car
Not So Alone in Amsterdam
Continued from Still Alone in Amsterdam… On my last vacation day before I had to start teaching, I made it a combination of old and new activities. I started off … Continue Reading Not So Alone in Amsterdam
Still Alone in Amsterdam
Continued from All Alone in Amsterdam… On my second day in Amsterdam (first full day), as I was walking to the next museum I planned to visit, I decided to … Continue Reading Still Alone in Amsterdam
All Alone in Amsterdam
Continued from Alone in Amsterdam… When I exited the museum, I discovered the weather had markedly improved and the sun was even trying to peek out from behind the clouds. … Continue Reading All Alone in Amsterdam
Alone in Amsterdam
I knew it would be a different trip to Amsterdam for the annual teaching of my course there this year. Last year’s trip, had been an extraordinary visit as it … Continue Reading Alone in Amsterdam
60? Really?
This year I will hit what to me seems a significant milestone, a sexagenarian one. And as I approach my 60th birthday, I do so with a bit of trepidation … Continue Reading 60? Really?
Glorious Spring
Now that March Madness is over, for me spring can begin. At least where I live, the conclusion of those three exciting weekends of college basketball always spells the end … Continue Reading Glorious Spring
Why am I Funny?
Anyone who knows me well enough knows that I am a funny guy. I’m not known as one who has a joke ready to tell at any time. Those individuals, … Continue Reading Why am I Funny?
Little Black Book
Not long ago I wrote about the “Black Book” my parents wrote of their life together for us kids. I stressed in that post how this Black Book was not … Continue Reading Little Black Book
Old Home Movies – Reel 2
My next idea was to see if Bell & Howell was still in business and had a website. I was pleased to find they were and their website even had … Continue Reading Old Home Movies – Reel 2
Old Home Movies – Reel 1
I realize you have to be of a certain age to recognize one of these. Before the age of cam recorders, video cameras, digital video media, and even personal computers, … Continue Reading Old Home Movies – Reel 1
Shaken, Not Stirred
It is probably a rare individual who wouldn’t recognize by this catchphrase what this post is about—Bond, James Bond. Until recently, I wouldn’t have necessarily categorized myself as an avid … Continue Reading Shaken, Not Stirred
The Black Book – My Version
Seeing the professional quality of my niece’s Black Book resurrected the idea for me to write my own story. It was fun to read my parent’s story again and see … Continue Reading The Black Book – My Version
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