It was almost Christmas. The snow was on the ground and the air was crisp and cold. The boy thought a Christmas tree in his bedroom would be a great idea. It was a large bedroom shared with his two… Continue reading

Had another one of those random thoughts. This one involved some comfort food. I haven’t had any of this particular treat in a long while and was wondering if it was still available. I could only remember they were called… Continue reading

Tomorrow is winter ! That’s official. The temperature here in Greensboro is unseasonably warm,in the fifties. Christmas is only four days away and no chance for snow. Looking like Santa will have to use those bogie wheels on the runners… Continue reading

The State of Maryland is considering selling lottery tickets online. Discussions are being held in the legislature. I find it amusing that in these tough economic times where everyone is looking for an answer this would be considered. One estimate says the… Continue reading

The legendary office Christmas party. We have all heard tell of them. There has even been movies made around them. They still exist but, in a much more subdued environment. In our politically correct world of today a great deal of the… Continue reading

We had Grandparents day at the elementary school. My wife and I have gone every year without fail. This year the Grandson, Mark is in the fifth grade so it will be his last year. We had the obligatory photo taken.… Continue reading

I was given a dog for my fifth birthday. Dad figured every boy should have a dog. I agree. The dog I was given was of no special breed. A ” Heinz 57 ” we used to call it. That’s… Continue reading

I see in the news the ” WAR ” is officially over. I’m happy for that. Our troops have folded the flag and are headed home. Whether or not a lasting democracy can be maintained in Iraq remains for history… Continue reading

I had posted an album of pictures online titled, The Greensboro Holiday tour. I was inspired to do this by a friend from my old hometown. She had made a comment about how the store front decorations were mostly done… Continue reading

Yesterday afternoon this thought came to mind, ” The cost of dependence upon the government is the loss of freedom.” I’m not sure why that particular thought came to mind, the subconscious is a tricky thing. It is not a crazy thought… Continue reading