Happy 12th Anniversary!
It was 12 years ago tonight at approximately 9pm that Cindy and I first met. I was working as a DJ in a club and she came in dressed in a Medieval wench dress for our Halloween contest and asked … Continue reading
Category Archives: Personal
Where Does Candy Corn Come From?
Tomorrow is Halloween. If there is one modern-day candy that is associated with this ancient Celtic celebration of the dissolving of the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead, it is (perhaps because of the celebration taking … Continue reading
Whatever You Give A Woman…
I’ve seen this all over the blogosphere, but haven’t been able to nail down an origin in order to give proper attribution. However, it’s just too good not to share. Heed these words of wisdom. “Whatever you give a woman, … Continue reading
Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead.
I meant to post this earlier last week when we were in North Carolina. We stopped into The Chocolate Bear, a gourmet chocolate shoppe on Main Street in Waynesville, and were surprised to see that the sister of our friend … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina, Personal
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Free Taco Tuesday
If you want to make a run for the border and not have it cost you a single peso, then Taco Bell has a deal for you, amigo. Here’s the promo wording direct from the website: A base has been … Continue reading
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What Is Real?
I’m not trying to get uber-philosophical, but what is real? How do you judge what you term to be “reality” as being real? Is the position that “perception is reality” a correct one? Is the physical life we lead real, … Continue reading
Songs That Remind Me Of People/Times – “Close To You”
Note: From October 12th – 20th posts here will be new but pre-written due to my camping in the mountains of North Carolina where Internet connections are not always available or fast. Thanks for reading! Have you ever had certain … Continue reading
McCain’s Incredible Boast
Note: From October 12th – 20th posts here will be new but pre-written due to my camping in the mountains of North Carolina where Internet connections are not always available or fast. Thanks for reading! I was watching the debate … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Politics
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Blast From The Past
I was kicking around my friend “LilDabster’s Blog” the other day and came across a page she had created to memorialize the surprise my staff had prepared to welcome me back to work upon my return from Scotland in May … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Friends, Personal
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Homeward Bound
I’m sitting in the railway station. Got a ticket for my destination. On a tour of one-night stands my suitcase and guitar in hand. And ev’ry stop is neatly planned for a poet and a one-man band. Homeward bound, I … Continue reading
Saying “Goodbye” To Iowa
Today is my last full day in the Hawkeye state. Our mandate is that we “Work ourselves out of a job” and I am told that I have admirably accomplished that goal. Barring any unforeseen changes, I will not be … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa, Orlando, Personal
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Songs That Remind Me Of People/Times – “Make Your Own Kind of Music”
Have you ever had certain songs remind you of people or a time in your life because, for whatever reason, the song is so closely associated with that person and/or time? Ok, maybe I’m the only weirdo, just indulge me. … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Music, Personal
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National Fire Prevention Week – Prevent Home Fires
National Fire Prevention Week will be observed from October 5th through the 11th. This year’s theme is “Prevent Home Fires.” Each year, fire departments across the country respond to over 400,000 residential fires. Annually more than 3500 people die from … Continue reading
My Personal Demons
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Disasters, The Economy, Politics & The World
Just a few stray thoughts to sort of “clean out” the dustbin of my mind. Thanks for indulging me. My friend Denise is down in Texas helping in the aftermath of Ike. Working 12 hours a day and driving an … Continue reading
Posted in 2008 election, Entertainment, Friends, News, Personal, Politics, Washington
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Going Home In 2 Weeks
Two weeks from today I’ll be flying home for a break. I’ll arrive Friday in the early afternoon and Saturday I’ll get our camping gear down from the attic so that Cindy and I can drive to Maggie Valley on … Continue reading
Posted in Camping, Florida Writers Association, Personal
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National Dog Week
This week, September 22-28, is National Dog Week (the site hasn’t been updated in 2 – 3 years, for some reason). Here’s a picture of our dog, Wolf. Do something special for your doggie this week. They are, after all, … Continue reading
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Songs That Remind Me Of People/Times – “Paradise By The Dashboard Lights”
Have you ever had certain songs remind you of people or a time in your life because, for whatever reason, the song is so closely associated with that person and/or time? Ok, maybe I’m the only weirdo, just indulge me. … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Personal
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Happy Birthday, My Love
Today is my lovely wife’s birthday. By now, since I’m away in Iowa, she’ll have already received my gifts and snail mail card and e-card. If I were home I’d be taking her out to a nice dinner tonight, but … Continue reading
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Toilet Paper On The Restaurant Table
Last week I had to drive to a town about 2 hours from my office for an evening City Council/Town Hall meeting. As I arrived in the town it was close to dinner time so I asked my GPS to … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa, Personal
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