Maybe it is just that I’m not paying attention. I haven’t heard about any must have toys for this year. In fact I don’t remember any for the past few years. The one I remember the most was those cabbage… Continue reading

When I was twelve years old I went to the seventh grade. I left elementary school behind and attended classes at the high school. We didn’t call it middle school back then, it was junior high. Not sure when that changed. Or… Continue reading

I was watching the television when this ad comes on. A  man ,about forty or so I’d say,is standing by a roadway. He is looking down a hill and says, ” I used to ride my bicycle down this hill… Continue reading

Growing up you could say I was living on the fence. By that I mean I was neither totally one way or another. On any given day and for any given occasion I may be on either side of the… Continue reading

It is getting close to the time of year I would be heading into the woods. Forty years ago or so that is. Off into northwest woods to gather the required greens for holiday decorations. We kids went every year… Continue reading

Black Friday !! I hate it. I hate it. I hate it. Let me begin by saying, ” I hate black Friday ! “ I’m not a big fan of shopping on any day but this day especially ruffles my feathers. You… Continue reading

It being Thanksgiving, my mind just naturally gravitated toward food and especially Turkey. A short story was brought to mind. My fathers mother passed away shortly after his birth. His father remarried a lady named Lina. Dad never went to… Continue reading

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. A day of feasting and family. We all know the stories about the Pilgrims and the Indians. Dang,Native Americans,don’t think I ‘ll ever get used to that. Each family has its’ own traditions.Some families gather in reunion strength,… Continue reading

Last night I helped make the Turkey cookies for the kids to take to school today. I usually get dragged into these projects. It will start with finding directions on the web or seeing something in a magazine. My wife… Continue reading

The hunting season has begun. I see the camouflaged people everywhere. They believe they can’t be seen, but I see them alright. Some have taken to camouflaging their trucks too. I hear them coming though. I work with some of… Continue reading