Here they come again! This is the time of the year when the Holiday idiots show their true colors to the rest of the world. So many people at this time of year forget to stop and think. Others remember to stop, but forget to think. I’m writing this article in October, but I’ll bet… Continue reading It’s The Holidays Again!
Cruising Tips
I recently returned home from a 28 day cruise on the Carnival Freedom. Over the years, the wife and I have made several trips with them. On this particular vacation, I had a small incident in the shower that reminded me of the cruise line’s catch phrase: “Have Fun – Be Safe”. It got me… Continue reading Cruising Tips
On the Road Again
Looks like I’ll be changing my address again. My daughter started a new job in Livingston Parish, about a three hour drive from Lake Charles. My wife wants to relocate to be closer to the grandson. I told her that we’re already close to the grandson that lives in his city. I didn’t argue very… Continue reading On the Road Again
An Unexpected Trip
It looks like I’ll be making another trip north in July. For those that don’t know, a long time ago I was an Iowan. To be more precise, I was an Iowan two times. I first left the state when I was eighteen years old. I joined the US Navy and was gone for twenty-four… Continue reading An Unexpected Trip
Mementos and Keepsakes
A long time ago on a cruise ship far, far away, as the cruise came to an end, the cruisers at our dinner table gave everyone little mementos of the cruise. Not to be outdone, I also got a small keepsake for everyone. Being the frugal person that I am, I didn’t spend a lot… Continue reading Mementos and Keepsakes
My Newest Tattoo
Here I am, seventy years old and I got another tattoo last month. Maybe my brain hasn’t aged with the rest of my body. I got my first tattoo almost fifty years ago when I was a young sailor in the Navy. It is an anchor with my name. I don’t remember how much I… Continue reading My Newest Tattoo
Blathering
For the past month, while I’ve been setting up this new section on my web site, I’ve been thinking about what the first entry should be about. I was going to write a post about “Rocks and Bricks”. When I finally do, it will be a pretty good story, but it just won’t be a… Continue reading Blathering