The morning news had another big story about quitting smoking. The focus this time was on menthol cigarettes and how they targeted a specific demographic. I guess they are tying it in with black history month. That sounds like… Continue reading

  I guess the Grammys were last night judging by my Facebook news feed. I had heard they might have to reschedule due to weather but guess that didn’t happen. I’ve seen where Taylor Swift won, Miley Cyrus won, and… Continue reading

   Like everyone my age I have stuff that I have gathered over the years. It’s stuff that belonged to others before us, our parents, grandparents or whoever. We hang onto that stuff out of a sense of loyalty or… Continue reading

  I was talking with a former classmate that I haven’t seen in over fifty years. It was on Facebook, of course, that’s where most of us old people are or, so I’ve been told. Congress doesn’t believe that though… Continue reading

  They were holding meetings, testimony or whatever you want to call it about social media platforms and how it affects children. Some of our Congresspeople saying to them, you have blood on your hands. A statement I find a… Continue reading

 “Common sense is sound, practical judgement concerning everyday matters, or a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge in a manner that is shared by (i.e., “common to”) nearly all people.”  That is what the dictionary has to say about that. It’s something I say… Continue reading

  I have in my kitchen, sitting on the top of the fridge, an antique can. I laugh in thinking that it is listed as antique, collectible and nostalgic. This can once held Folgers coffee. The coffee has long since… Continue reading

 I saw on Facebook where some people are upset about seeing Taylor Swift during the football game. I’ve seen others complaining about Taylor Swift in general. The headlines proclaiming people are irritated. Well, I’m irritated too, but not with Taylor… Continue reading

  I’m not a big movie buff, although I enjoy a good film every now and again. I’m always amazed at those folks that can remember what actor played what part and who the director was or the producer. I… Continue reading

  It amazes me how much people will pay to be entertained. The Baltimore Ravens play the Kansas City Chiefs today in a championship game. The first one in Baltimore for a very long time and a big deal, I… Continue reading