Every now and again I like to just sit and listen to some music. You tube has become a favorite. I can listen to all my old standards and favorites, as well as doing some exploring. I think it is great… Continue reading

I’m no different than anyone else. I have been known to spend some time dreaming about winning the lottery. Thinking about what life would be like with all that money. It would certainly simplify things in some regards. The beginning of… Continue reading

I never took a formal class in economics. The closest I came was business math in the ninth grade. I do understand the concept of money and making a profit. I’ll admit to being woefully uninformed in the world of high finance.… Continue reading

Happy Valentines Day. How big a deal is St. Valentines day to you and/or your significant other ? There could be a big difference. The wife and I are on the same page with that. We acknowledge the fact that… Continue reading

Here is a random thought I had yesterday while at work. I think what we really need are five hour energy donuts. I haven’t tried any of the energy drinks myself, but from all accounts they taste terrible. So a chocolate… Continue reading

I turned on the news yesterday morning and heard the most extraordinary thing. The Pope is resigning ! Not a practitioner of the Catholic faith my first question was, can he do that ? Must be, but I’ve never heard of… Continue reading

I am not much on award shows or the Hollywood scene in general. Whereas I admire the talents it seems they often lack social skills. Often times their behavior is closer to a spoiled little child than anything else. And so it was… Continue reading

I spend a good bit of time thinking about the past. Reminiscing as it where. A mixture of emotions accompany these flights into the ,” what was. ” Happiness,regret,amusement and wonder. The choices made in review. I believe we all do… Continue reading

Growing up on an Island I heard many nautical terms used in everyday life. One I heard a lot was ” stay the course. ” When I was in trouble or in doubt I would be told, you must stay… Continue reading

Every so often I see an advertisement on the television that gives me pause to think. The latest one I’ve noticed is for a new mattress. This mattress promises the most comfortable nights sleep ever. Ok, heard that before. This mattress… Continue reading