If I had to pick a favorite season, it would be autumn. Fall is the reason I don’t think I could live in Florida or California (at least not the parts of California most of my family lives in now). Fall is that time of year when we can have summer and winter temperatures. I… Continue reading I LOVE Winter!!!!
Okay, I have decidedly described myself as a sports fanatic many times. I am, though, not a big professional sports fan. I love World Cup Soccer and professional bicycling (though I have some questions about cycling nowadays). This weekend, though, was almost perfect. I have spent the weekend watching my favorite college football team play.… Continue reading Another Great Sports Weekend
Every year I read a book called Simple Abundance, which is a book of daily meditations. I find that as I read I get different things out of each reading at different times in my life. These readings are not totally spiritual, though some are extremely spiritual. The readings are about living as your authentic… Continue reading Daily Meditations
Okay, while I admit to being a sport fanatic, this is little I enjoy more than college football. This may come from going to West Virginia University and attending games in both old and new Mountaineer Stadium. It may come from a son who played on a high school state championship football team. It may… Continue reading BCS Joy
Okay, I have a profile at an online dating site. I have had it for over a year and find it humorous when people think that it would be weird if I had one. I don’t advertise the fact but if someone asks me in person, I tell them. My question du jour deals with… Continue reading How much information is “too much?”
Maybe I am little late. I realize that “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” both have gone past. What I don’t get is why, unless you own a retail or online establishment, either is important. Black Friday is not actually the busiest day in retail for the year. I believe that may take place after Christmas. … Continue reading Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Okay, I am finally willing to admit that this technology age has made us a society of instant gratification. I work for a company that provides web sites for a number of different reasons but mostly for political campaigns. The campaign cycle is over but really just starting for some. Also, there are states that… Continue reading Instant Gratification
Okay, normally, I can sit and listen to the President speak without the urge to type. Unfortunately, I just heard a statement I could not stand. I will admit I am paraphrasing but the statement went something like: ….if you’ve got the skills to pass an AP test, you’re on your way. The education system… Continue reading President Bush on Education
It seems like I have been a part of gown-town relations since I left for college in the late 70’s. I think my first real taste of the conflict was during the Winter Olympics of 1980. Towns people in the Adirondacks thought there would be many, many jobs for the locals. They were upset when… Continue reading Gown-Town Relations
Okay, I know you probably think I am dumb but… Just what is reality TV? I have never watched Survivor or American Idol. I will admit to seeing maybe three minutes of one of them as I am getting to my preferred show on those evenings but I never really watch. I am, though, enamored… Continue reading Just What is “Reality” TV?
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