Monthly Archives: July 2007

I read this story in the USA TODAY newspaper.  I can’t imagine any good coming out of this. I’m reminded of my own efforts to turn my kids into sports and/or rock stars and I’m ashamed of what I did to … Continue reading →

Grandpa’s little helper is ready to help with anything and so naturally, when we were getting ready for our trip to Maine, she wanted to participate. I suppose I should take advantage of her eager willingness to help with the … Continue reading →

When we’re running around the country in our RV, I have found that putting some fixin’s in a crock pot and letting ‘em simmer all day makes for a tasty meal in the evening. Unfortunately, our old CP gave up … Continue reading →

My effort this week for the Reporter-times. It seems like I’m writing more and more of these ‘tug at the heart strings’ type of columns instead of my normal sarcastic humor. Maybe I’m ready to tackle a romance novel. I … Continue reading →

Major League Baseball is using specially marked baseballs when Barry Bonds comes up to bat.  Barry Bonds breaking Hank Aaron’s home run record makes me really sad even though I don’t even care one fig about baseball; I’d rather watch my … Continue reading →

Since I don’t work anymore, I don’t wear buttoned shirts much anymore. My closet is mostly full of polo type  and tee shirts, none of whom have pockets. I need Pockets. I have ball point pens, clip on sunglasses and a … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s Indianapolis Star featured a sports story on Tamika Catchings sister, a ‘single mom’. For those of you who don’t know who Tamikia is, she plays basketball for the Indiana Fever, Indianapolis’s entry in the WNBA.  I know it was … Continue reading →

Our flight home from California was a bit harried and I tried to tell people how harried in my weekly column . Since we arrived home,  I have found myself at times sitting on my deck watching the planes in … Continue reading →