You can see your breath and hear the crunch of the earth beneath your feet. That bitter cold air that can only be described as crisp. It was early morning and the sun was barely above the horizon. We were… Continue reading

While I was watchin’ Dick Clarks’ New Years’ rockin’ eve I was thinking about the music. How much it has changed and what is now considered mainstream stuff. We all know TV programs are all about ratings. Ratings get the… Continue reading

With he beginning of a new year I was thinking about the passage of time. Man has always sought to mark and measure the passage of time. To define a way to measure something that has no beginning or end.… Continue reading

Happy New Year ! It is 2012. I actually stayed up and watched the ball drop at midnight. First time in a few years. Naturally I watched the festivities from Times Square. They have artists from all areas represented. Pop,rock,jazz… Continue reading

Another year has come and gone. Nothing of any great significance has happened in my world. I’m saying that is a good thing. As my dearly departed Grandmother was fond of saying,” no news is good news.” She was a… Continue reading

I have had a few people suggest I write a book. I’ll admit I have often considered it myself. I’m a great admirer of the printed word and the permanence of it intrigues me. I figure the few that have suggested this are just… Continue reading

Saw the president on television on his Hawaiian vacation. He was walking along with his family wearing jeans and tee shirt. Yup, jeans and a tee shirt ! A real presidential appearance. So this is what the office of President of the… Continue reading

I have tried to avoid this subject during the holiday but can no longer keep my fingers still. It is concerning that soldier on trial for leaking  military secrets.Once again I find myself in amazement. He is guilty of this… Continue reading

I was pleased to receive a percolator style coffee pot for Christmas. This is an item I have wanted for some time but wasn’t willing to pay the price for. To me it is a luxury item as I have a perfectly… Continue reading

Time to start packing away the memories of Christmas past. I’ll be adding a few items to the collection and throwing others away.With each passing year the collection does get culled somewhat. I think I may be the opposite of… Continue reading