Jackie Was Our Co-Pilot

Or, another one about dogs.. Do you ever fall into the YouTube zone? I do. Increasingly I find that YouTube has a lot of programming that I really enjoy, even up to entire movies that are in the public domain.… Continue Reading

Summertime and the Living is Breezy

As you, Tonstant Weader know, we have come to (almost) the end of the reno follies. They still have to repair the hole in the roof, but that is going to be a process involving permits, plans and people standing… Continue Reading

What I Did On My Birthday, Part Deux: Playing Hookie

Happy July 4th! Yes, I know it’s only the 30th and still June, but the 4th this year is on Tuesday and I have made the executive decision that I am off Monday. A friend of mine is visiting from… Continue Reading

What I Did For My Birthday

A lot of you know that this week was my birthday. I turned,, er.. 38. 28? 3? 23? (extra credit if you get the movie reference) Anyway, I will say it. I turned 56. There! I feel. well, nothing much… Continue Reading

Summer Rerun: Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur

The other day I decided to escape the continuing Reno Follies by driving north to Ventura. Ventura is a small and very attractive coastal city about halfway between LA and Santa Barbara that is still holding onto some of that… Continue Reading

Sometimes You Just Need a Dog..

Okay, well. It looks as if at least some of the renovation follies are drawing to a close. There is a light at the end of the tunnel (not an oncoming train this time, one can hope) in that the… Continue Reading

What I Did Last Weekend

Well, this past weekend was Memorial Day where it’s to be hoped we spend some time remembering the sacrifices people had made to keep this country as safe and free as it is. I spent some time at the VA… Continue Reading