In speaking of love one encounters many descriptions,explanations,cliches and analogies. None aptly describes that emotion. That is because the emotion exists on so many different levels. And love only exists according to our own individual desires and stipulations. If those… Continue reading

In our attempt to make life easier, we have made ourselves more dependent. Just consider what you would call the necessities and compare them to your Grandmothers needs. It becomes immediately obvious. Some comes from the addition of technology and some comes from government regulations.… Continue reading

Shakespeare said, All the worlds a stage, and all the men and women merely players, or something similar to that. I  believe he was correct in that. I also believe it was a lot easier when we all knew our parts. Gasp. I’m… Continue reading

One of the gifts my wife and I received for Christmas were parakeets. Two nice little birds, the cage and all the accessories. We allowed the Grandchildren to name them. After doing some research to find out if we had… Continue reading

I love the ease of obtaining information on just about any subject immediately. Just type your inquiry into the Google search block and viola, there it is. The problem is that too often it is too much information to sift through. I… Continue reading

I was just wondering. How many of us use a cup and saucer when drinking our coffee ? I know I don’t anymore. I have sets in the cabinet but seldom use them. I may place them on the table… Continue reading

The lights are not out, but they are getting a little dimmer. Did you know you can’t buy 75 watt incandescent light bulbs any more ? The stores can sell their existing stock, but that’s it. No more manufacturing those vile,energy consuming… Continue reading

Every once in a while, okay maybe a little more often than that, a news story comes on television and the response from elected officials is just ridiculous. In this particular case they were discussing the death penalty here in Maryland. Presently… Continue reading

The football playoffs are here. All the speculation and wagering, analysis and prognostication. There are those that are fanatics about it all. All are experts and highly opinionated. Sports stirs a passion in people like no other. I’m one of the few exceptions.… Continue reading

Here it is, 2013. Now the celebrations are over and the decorations put away. The Valentines are beginning to appear. Time to move on into the year. As I looked into the bathroom mirror this morning I had one of those random… Continue reading