Open Sesame. That was the only password I heard or knew as a child. Ali Baba used that command to open the door. That is as much of the story as I now recall. Today I have so many… Continue reading

  I have been doing some repair work on my car. I’m just an old school, do it yourself kind of guy. It isn’t because I actually enjoy it all that much, it’s a matter of practicality. I’ve always been… Continue reading

  There is an ongoing discussion about censorship and free speech. There are those insisting that some social media outlets be banned in the United States due to security concerns. That is the argument for what is basically censorship. The… Continue reading

  Thing change as we grow older. Simple things, everyday things that we often don’t give a thought too. Oh, we become aware of our aches and pains, our greying hair, or lack of it, how we can’t quite get… Continue reading

  Was remembering the time I had to put all my belongings in a bag. It was called a sea bag and I was in the Navy. We were taught how to properly fold and roll all our clothing, including… Continue reading

  I have just a few photographs from my time in the Navy. It was in a time before we all carried a camera twenty four seven. I remember when some of us would have those 35mm cameras hanging from… Continue reading

  Being on Facebook is like being in a crowded room. Lots of people talking but you didn’t hear the start of the conversation. Then, trying to be sociable, it is social media, you attempt to join the discussion. The… Continue reading

  I was in the Navy for twenty years and retired from that job. That is what it was to me anyway, something I did to make a living and provide for the family. I’d like to tell you about… Continue reading

 There are various things people say about getting older. I’m certain you have heard quite a few. I’m told I should be grateful for getting this old as many have not had that privilege. Still, I’m not that old, only… Continue reading

 I was amused yesterday by someone leaving a comment on my Facebook posting. This individual, who I have no clue about and I’m certain that person doesn’t know me, attacked me for being honest. Yes, I was informed that I… Continue reading