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

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

Happy Memorial Day!

Yes, it’s Memorial Day weekend here in the good old USofA, when we remember those who served out country by going to sales and eating a lot. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Personally I am going to take… Continue Reading

Mothers Day Memories

This was published in a slightly different form at Perfume Smellin’ Things years ago; since Mother’s Day is coming this weekend I thought I’d share a few memories of my mom. Long ago back I was asked to do a… Continue Reading