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

Turning on the evening news I hear the White House spokesman, Jay Carney saying the killing of Americans is both legal and ethical. Excuse me Sir ? Listening a little closer now I hear he is defending the white house… Continue reading

I was asked what is the secret to staying young ? My response was,” remembering the past while looking forward. You become old when you no longer look to the future.” If you have no plans,desires or ambitions left, those… Continue reading

Having never been much of a football fan I haven’t really supported any one team. In high school I liked the New York jets mostly because of Broadway Joe Namath. I thought the white shoes were pretty cool and I… Continue reading