The wife and I went to the middle school with our grand son last night. It was orientation. We arrived early to allow time for the purchase of his P.E. gear. Twenty bucks for shorts and a tee shirt. Mandatory.… Continue reading

For the last few months I have taken to walking to work. It is not all that far and is really a pleasant little walk. Down hill half the way and over the bridge across the river. I say good morning to… Continue reading

Did you ever feel like you were waiting for something ? Not sure what it is or if it affects you directly ?  That’s the way I’ve been feeling. A little anxious and impatient. Or perhaps pensive is a better adjective.  Is… Continue reading

The soccer season begins tonight. My grandson has his first practice. For me, that is the signal. Summer is effectively over. School begins here on the 27th. Changes in routine. Not long before dance classes begin again either. Labor day coming… Continue reading

I’m not sure how the conversation started, but I got to talking about the fitness thing. I got to thinking about my parents and how they did not exercise. In fact I thought it funny to even imagine my dad in sweatpants… Continue reading

Imitation is really the sincerest form of flattery. My grandson has taken up the practice of carrying a pocket knife. Something his grandfather does. I’ve carried a pocket knife as long as I can remember. Not as much when I… Continue reading

I awoke to the melancholy sounds of a gentle rain. We do need the rain so I suppose I should be grateful of it. Not being a farmer it does not affect me personally. I won’t lose any crops or anything but will… Continue reading

I have,over time,become the steward of a number of old photographs and  memorabilia. These items have been handed down through the family. Most I have grown up. Pictures from my fathers scrapbook during his wartime service. Family photographs. Small articles and bits… Continue reading

I have been trying to refrain from political statements but sometimes I just can’t help it. Now all I hear about is a program called deferred action. This deferred action would grant amnesty to illegal immigrants for a period of two… Continue reading

Here in Maryland,as in other states as well, gambling is again an issue. This time is it the expansion of gambling. The battle for slot machines was won a while back and now table gaming has been approved. Poker,craps,roulette and… Continue reading