I am confused!
I am genuinely astounded and perplexed by the almost daily reports of waste, fraud, and abuse that are being uncovered by DOGE. Millions of our dollars are being squandered in truly unbelievable ways. I fail […]
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A Tribute to my Twin!
Over the years, I have tried to write this article, but it never made it from my mind to the page. Yesterday, on February 15th, I celebrated my 79th birthday, which pushed me to finally […]
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California Wildfires
I have been watching the reports of the wildfires in California, and I find myself quite distressed by the devastation these fires have caused. As I look around my own home and see, just within […]
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The Blizzard of ‘25
Dear Mother Nature, I did not mean to call you a bitch. I apologize, okay? You can let up now. Several days ago, when this snowfall was only a prediction, a friend of mine said […]
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My Bucket List (Revised)
In 2013, I posted an article here called My Bucket List. At that time, the list was quite short, having only three items on it. As I look back, I realize that I have actually […]
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Christmas 2024.
As I write these words on Christmas Eve, I’m transported back to cherished memories of past Christmases. These moments, like the ghosts of Christmas Past, haunt me, making it difficult to reflect forward. I wonder, […]
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Are we better off?
I recently made a Facebook post which I will now quote: Do you recall the days when you’d spend hours tuning into the radio, eagerly waiting for your favorite song to come on? Or when […]
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Thanksgiving 2024
Happy Thanksgiving to all who take the time to read my musings on various topics. Today, I focus on the topic of Thanksgiving. This year marks the 78th Thanksgiving in my lifetime. While I remember […]
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