Are you as excited for November 9 as I am? Almost every day, I'm reminded of why I need this election to be over, and this is not just the presidential election, but local elections as well. It's a wonder anyone wants to run for elected office anymore, with all the accusations, character assassinations, and mistruths being spread about. And that's just our local sheriff's race! It's been almost a month since I posted, but a trip to the recycling center yesterday brought this post all together Continue Reading
New York City for the Novice
This post is dedicated to my friends Chris, Jaclyn, Sandy, Leslie, Sherry, and everyone else who lives or works in New York City. They are true warriors! The time and effort required to simply move from one spot to another is exhausting but beyond that, it’s a great city. If you read my last post, you know it was filled with anxiety about what to wear, given the hip and trendy status of our hotel, just one block off of Times Square. (If you didn’t read it, just keep scrolling until you find Continue Reading
New York City, part 1
What started out as a simple search has turned into what is sure to be a comedy, unfolding later this week. Kathy and I are headed to New York City for a few days and when hotel suggestions from various friends didn’t pan out, we turned to our well-trusted travel agent, Joy. I know, I know – should have gone there first. She had lots of ideas for us, so we scheduled an appointment in her office. The conversation went like this. Enthusiastic Joy: “I’ve got just the perfect place for the two of Continue Reading
Ten Lines a Bobbin’
The world would be a better place if we had more fishermen and women, I am convinced of it. Especially if they're like my friend, Ron, and his long time fishing buddy, Henry. It doesn't matter how much patience you have, how many gizmos and gadgets you buy, or how many rods you cast, you still have minimal control on the outcome. Yet, at the next opportunity, you are ready to go out again. More of us need to be content with knowing we cannot control the outcome, no matter how hard we try and how Continue Reading