Everyone into the Pool!
One time a few years ago, our neighbor came over to our house in a little bit of a panic. My car had rolled from in front of their house and onto the curb in front of theirs, resting against […]
Viva La Revolucion!
Every generation has unique challenges. Some fight important wars. Some lead needed social change. Others discover ways to save the planet. I have a different idea for how I can help my generation stand out in history. We have a […]
Tom Petty: American Icon
We had a pretty quiet Independence Day. The weather didn’t cooperate so our pool time was limited, and I honored our forefathers by taking a nap and grilling. Before I undertook that last activity, I plopped down on the couch […]
Baseball Defeats Terrorists
The Fourth of July plays an important role in baseball. According to lore, the standings on our nation’s birthday play a big factor in who ends up with bragging rights once fall comes. I don’t know how accurate this tale […]
Finally, a Cheap Volvo
Sometimes, I just don’t know what gets inside of people’s heads. I see things that go on around me and just can’t help but saying, “What were they thinking?” I have had a few instances of that lately. The first […]
Knock It Off
Like most people, I have to pay pretty close attention to gas prices these days. Things are a little out of hand, but I still have to drive to work and take care of other things. I have just accepted […]
Hitting the Jackpot
With summer TV season here, we have to really search sometimes to find something good to watch. Some nights, we don’t even watch anything. We read. Prety quaint, right? The other night we hit the jackpot though. Maria was in […]
What Happened to Maps?
Just about every time a new piece of technology hits the streets, I get a little excited. I know I can’t afford every little gadget, but I like knowing that they exist. Well, not always. Sometimes I hear about some […]
ITEOTWAWKI: Common Bond
So I bitched enough about the set list in my most recent post, I think. I’ll now share one of those moments that only get you jazzed if you are a total geek for a band. Two-thirds of the way […]