I had it all reasoned out. I wasn’t going to go trick or treating with the grandkids this year. They are getting older now and really don’t care if Grandpa is there. I have gone with them every year so… Continue reading

Went to the grocery the other day. I sometimes shop at the Food Lion and of course I have my MVP card. Most major grocery stores today have some variation of the same thing. I received my MVP card for free… Continue reading

Cliches. By their very definition phrases or sayings overused. Yet we continue to use them. The cliche that grates on my nerves the most is, State of the Art. State of the Art what kind of phrase is that anyway ?… Continue reading

Growing up in East Hampton there was a group of “Summer People” that would hire  you to watch their homes during the off season. This usually entailed a visit to the property and a quick tour inside the home to… Continue reading

When I was fourteen (I Think) I received a sting ray bicycle for Christmas. High rise handlebars,banana seat with a sissy bar and a T-handled shifter. The frame was painted a metallic purple and the hand grips were purple with a… Continue reading

Was thinking about things you used to find in every ones home not too long ago but probably wouldn’t find in most today.  The ones that you do find are more likely to be part of the decor than serving a… Continue reading

For those of you that may not remember the Dugan man he delivered, to your home, bread,cakes,pastries and potato chips among other bakery items. I remember seeing his truck pulling into the yard. He was a friendly man and always… Continue reading

Friday was Grandparents Day at the elementary school. I have been fortunate enough to attend this event every year. I have two Grandchildren in this particular school so my time must be divided between them. One is in second grade… Continue reading

My Grandmothers kitchen was the center of activity in her home as I’m sure it is in most. It was the largest room in the house. A big old coal burning cook stove sat proudly in one corner. It looked… Continue reading

For me the baseball season is over. My beloved NY Yankees did not move forward to the World Series. I will watch the series with a casual interest but that is all. I know there is always next year !… Continue reading