Tomorrow my sister turns sixty. Wow, who would have thought that would happen ? I’m the youngest at 58. I never thought I would get ” old.” I really never thought my sister would be sixty ! What’s going on here ? Mom is… Continue reading

I grew up on eastern long island. If you look at a map of  Long Island you would notice it is shaped like a fish. The eastern end is the tail of the fish. I grew up on the southern… Continue reading

I must start with giving credit where credit is due. A friend of mine,who also writes a great blog by the way,gave me the idea for this commentary. Thank You Barbara ! It began when my friend mentioned how easily we can… Continue reading

I keep hearing about the government wanting to create new jobs. What’s wrong with the old ones ? The ones that used to be there. They were perfectly fine jobs. All kinds of jobs,too. Not just construction jobs like the… Continue reading

I’m sure you have all heard about Amanda Knox. She is not guilty on appeal and free to leave the country. Americans are rejoicing everywhere. I’m quite sure there will be a made for television movie about this and personal appearances on… Continue reading

                                                       Sometimes we hurt Sometimes we hurt.  We hurt others either through neglect,indifference or… Continue reading

I listened to the interview with Andy Rooney and his final piece on sixty minutes last night. He is quite the character. I did learn some things about him. He doesn’t give out autographs for one thing. Imagine, a writer… Continue reading

Had a great day of soccer yesterday. The air was crisp and clear. The sun peaking in and out of the clouds. Fall is in the air and on the field. Saw the emergence of blankets and boots. Blankets on… Continue reading

I’ve probably talked about this before but I can’t help wondering about it. Why must the news people report on every little detail when it is potentially harmful to do so ? Last night on the evening news there was… Continue reading

I’m from a different generation. Yup,no doubt about it. I’m set in my ways and my thinking. There are a few things I need to explain. My beliefs as it were. First, men don’t wear short pants ! At least… Continue reading