There’s a reason why dinosaurs are extinct. Why are we—or should I say, why are mad scientists-so fascinated with experimenting toward our own destruction? Isn’t it bad enough that they have already created atomic, hydrogen, and plutonium nuclear bombs that threaten mass destruction? Let’s have the so-called smart scientific types focus on curing cancer, dementia,… Continue reading

If this prompt is raised, the options are virtually limitless, influenced by factors such as the time of year, obtaining or updating your passport, converting dollars to euros, and the available itineraries. As we know, these trips can often be quite expensive even before you purchase the round-trip airfare. Now, if the prompt read, “all… Continue reading

I was never into nicknames, as I found most of those who had them were unflattering, or not something to live down to, at least in my neighborhood. There were no Dick Tracy euphemisms like Noodles, Mumbles, Prune Face, Flattop, Scarface, Maddog, or even Joey Bag O’Donuts. Now, as an educated man in my late… Continue reading

As retirees, we enjoy walking and swimming whenever we can, and we engage in light exercise. During the hot summer months, we often go to the pool at night to meet friends or spend time at the beach. In the cooler fall weather, we love getting out to visit local orchards and gardens, taking walks… Continue reading

Although this may sound boring to many or maybe envious, as someone who has been retired for the last 10 years and enjoys gardening, it pretty much sums up our listening experiences these days. As I type, the sounds of lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers are coming from nearby homes. At the beach,… Continue reading

Wow! the above was certainly a mouthful. The question is like potato chips you can’t just eat one. Comfort foods come in many varieties and vary from person to person. They can also change depending on the seasons and the time of day. However, for me, the options mentioned above generally satisfy my cravings throughout… Continue reading

Well, at my age and with bad knees, the above sure beats Twister! I’m not a big fan of video games, but I did enjoy Atari’s Asteroids and Duck Hunt when they first came out. I enjoy games that present a challenge, such as Jeopardy, Trivia Pursuit, Backgammon, Poker, or anything involving head-to-head competition. As… Continue reading