Growing up St. Patricks day wasn’t a big deal around my house. Oh, we had leprechauns and all that and spoke with a brogue, the top’o’ the mornin’ to ya. The big parade was down to Montauk and that was… Continue reading

Looking back it is amazing to me how small a world I grew up in. That portion that I spent 80% of my time in was probably within a four mile circle of my home. That three bedroom, 21/2 bath… Continue reading

I think the hardest thing for us humans to learn is patience. We tend to want things now and see tangible results right away. Probably why I enjoyed my job as a furniture upholsterer as much as I did. Put… Continue reading

I have had a taste of spring and I want more. The warm breezes and sunshine acting like a drug awakening me from hibernation. I want to be outside. I have not wanted to spend any amount of time “out… Continue reading

I may have mentioned this subject before but it has been brought to the forefront again, all day pre-K. The governor of Maryland is pushing for this. The experts are testifying. The big issue, to them, is the funds to… Continue reading

Today the weather prognosticators say the mercury will reach seventy degrees. Doesn’t that sound wonderful ? Time to get outside for a fast charge. A little disturbance is supposed to happen during the night and drop the temps back down,… Continue reading

Next Monday is St. Patricks day. Wow, that came as a surprise this morning. Another time warp has taken place. March will he half over before it ever gets started ! The weather man says warm weather is coming this… Continue reading

I listen to people complain about what they don’t have. I hear people complain about what they do have. I hear about entitlements and my rights. I hear about what I should have, and want I have to have. Then… Continue reading

Lent has started. Did you give anything up ? I have given up eating any form of potato chips. It is a symbolic gesture. Lent is a time of fasting and sacrifice. I, along with the wife and the Grandchildren,… Continue reading

I posted this on a webpage dedicated to my old friends and classmates. A little subgroup on Facebook but thought I would share it here for those that may not belong to that group. I had taken my granddaughter, who… Continue reading