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
The Black Book – My First Attempt
Inspired by my parents writing their story together in what became The Black Book, I began to think that my wife and I should write our own story together for … Continue Reading The Black Book – My First Attempt
“The Black Book”
This is not a story of the ubiquitous little black book that men used to carry that contained women’s phone numbers they could call for arranging dates. No, this is … Continue Reading “The Black Book”
Too Young for the Muscle Car Era? Too Old for its Resurrection?
For those unfamiliar with the term “muscle car” it is an American invention of putting a large block, high performance V-8 engine into a small or midsized car. There is … Continue Reading Too Young for the Muscle Car Era? Too Old for its Resurrection?
Three Years!
Happy Birthday! It’s hard for me to believe but on February 9th it will have been three years since I published my first blog post. And since that day, I … Continue Reading Three Years!
Mom & Dad’s Anniversary – 2016
This coming Thursday, February 4th would have been my parent’s 67th wedding anniversary. And while I still recall the actual dates and events that led up to their untimely deaths, … Continue Reading Mom & Dad’s Anniversary – 2016
Best Books of 2015 – III
Although written in chronological order, these three posts can be read in whatever order you like… A book that was a surprisingly good read to me was American Ghost: A … Continue Reading Best Books of 2015 – III
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