I noticed something strange the last few weeks. I’ve seen a lot of dead and smelly skunks in my travels. August can’t be skunk season. Now it’s not like I keep track of these things, but I usually notice the smell of dead skunks in the spring and fall. Spring is mating season for most…
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My father-in-law passed away over the weekend. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 4 years ago, and we witnessed how cruel it is. We think he could have suffered for a few years prior but never experienced the associated tremors that so many have. From the moment I met him, he made me feel welcome….
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I often find news on the internet amusing. And when you see something on multiple websites, it must be a big deal. So, the potential for a new Frosty flavor must be huge news because I saw it everywhere. But right now, it’s just a rumor. Wendy’s isn’t saying anything, but if the information is…
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One of the hazards of getting older is that we often have to start taking some medicine. And that’s not for humans; it happens to our pets, too. After a recent trip to our veterinarian, our cat Bizzie was diagnosed with thyroid issues, so she had to start taking medicine. The vet offered a choice…
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In many towns across America, tonight’s a big night. It’s the first night of the high school football season. For most of my life, I’ve paid little attention to the tradition of Friday Night Lights. But since a couple of my nephews started playing football, I’ve started following the game. Football on Friday nights wasn’t…
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Have you heard the news? Summer is over, or at least that’s what I read on Facebook, or was it Twitter? Sure, the temperature was near 100 degrees last week, but Fall must be here. Nearly a dozen friends found Halloween decorations in stores this week, so Summer has to be in the rearview mirror….
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I’m always fascinated when scientists can identify new forms of life. They often identify fossils of creatures that lived tens of thousands of years ago with the dinosaurs. Recently though, they found another new species. This one still lives in the ocean’s depths near Antarctica. It’s a distant relative of the starfish, and researchers think…
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Many cities and towns across America have a problem finding people willing to be school bus drivers. It doesn’t matter the size of the school system. Fewer people are eager to apply; the pay could be better; that’s just one part of the problem. It’s a thankless job. And in our divided political climate, it’s…
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It’s silly to say that we live in interesting times, but it honestly seems that way. In the 1980 and 90s, many aspired to be yuppies. They lived by the adage that Gordon Gekko preached in the movie ‘Wall Street’; greed is good. But thanks to the economic divide we’re seeing today, I see the…
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I love technology. And like many, I often enjoy being an early adopter. But I rarely buy early or often when purchasing a new phone. Many of my friends buy a new cell phone every year or two. I’d love to do that, but I can’t justify the crazy costs. I like to buy the…
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