I was having a pleasant conversation with my sister yesterday. She lives in Florida and we stay in touch on a fairly regular basis. I do enjoy talking with her. Another connection to the past. There are things you can only talk about with… Continue reading

A lawsuit has been filed against Facebook. Apparently some businesses feel that Facebook is invading their privacy. Gasp ! Facebook installs cookies on your computer and monitors where and what you look at. They admit to knowing what browser you… Continue reading

I have decided to write some of my blogs and other writings down in a book. I was fortunate to receive a beautiful leather bound book, with blank pages, as a Christmas gift. It is perfect for what I have in mind. I did… Continue reading

I was just sitting here listening to the morning news. All the usual fodder. Tax hikes, violence and someone in trouble for using a derisive term. Then I heard them talking about transgender people. I had heard some debate about whether to… Continue reading

I was doing a little rearranging and cleaning up when I ran across some older photographs. These pictures were from six years ago. We had taken the Grandchildren fishing. At that time I had a small skiff. It was quite… Continue reading

Let me start by saying I am not a fan of Whitney Houston or funerals. Haven’t really listened to a lot of either one. That being said I admit I did, I guess out of  morbid fascination, watch a portion of her funeral. The very… Continue reading

I have a penchant for taking pictures. This was only discovered when digital photography became available to me. Before that the cost was a bit prohibitive. Now a good camera can be had and unlimited pictures taken for a few… Continue reading

You have probably seen the news story about the father killing his two sons and then blowing up the house.The same man whose wife went missing while they were camping. His missing wife’s parents had gained custody of the children.… Continue reading

I love reading the advertising on products. Those that write it are so creative in their descriptions. They can made almost anything sound appealing. It is obvious that they go for the immediate impulse and sometimes rely on the fact that you may… Continue reading

I was thinking just yesterday. If you ever start feeling bad about yourself, your health or appearance I have the cure. Go up to your local grocery or department store. Don’t go to buy anything just go to observe. In my… Continue reading