Was watching the news as usual. The city of Baltimore tried their case against Helen Hunt one of the councilpersons for the city. Well,sorta tried it anyway a plea bargain was made. She agreed that they had enough evidence to… Continue reading

This photograph was shared by a friend of mine and got me to thinking. This picture is of Ralstons’ Store on main street in East Hampton,New York. A typical dry goods store of the era. The grocers standing at the counter… Continue reading

When did you know you were getting older ? Not too long ago it hit me like a ton of bricks ! I’m getting old. Oh,I had indications that this was occurring but I could rationalize most of the signs… Continue reading

With the holidays just around the corner it set me to thinking about the feast to come. Traditional foods to be prepared and enjoyed. My Mother and now my wife always prepare certain dishes and desserts. I look forward to… Continue reading

Now that the pumpkins have arrived in the market they are accompanied by their cousins those strange little gourds. A gourd is the dried shell of the fruit in the cucurbitaceae family. Genus Lagenaria. Same family as the pumpkin. (… Continue reading

I have talked about my Grandmothers house and shared a few tales in previous blogs. I thought today I would share a story my grandmother told me when I was a young man. My Grandmother was a quietly religious woman.… Continue reading

I see on television some of the problems other people may have. They range from medical to personal. I don’t even like to think about the medical issues.  E.D.  STD  PMS  GAS  Itching in areas best left unspoken (or written)… Continue reading

My Grandmothers kitchen was by far the largest room in the house. I can still smell its aromas and see it in my mind. When you came in the kitchen door her wood stove,used for cooking,baking and heating was right there… Continue reading

I was watching the antiques roadshow yesterday as it is one of my favorites. I like to see the antiques of all kinds and hear of their potential value. As in most episodes they had a few toys. These were… Continue reading

When I was young Halloween was a time of fun and candy. Tricks to be pulled and treats to be had. It all started for us with the “one cent sale” at the Rexall Drug store. Buy one can of… Continue reading