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Yes, Chef

My wife is a great cook. I am amazed how she can walk into our kitchen, take what is available in the refrigerator and cabinets, and whip up a meal that tastes better than what most restaurants serve. The other day, I mentioned in passing that I saw a picture of split pea soup, andContinue reading “Yes, Chef”

A Radiant Personalty

I said that I would keep you updated on my health, and I am true to my word. I just finished six weeks of radiation treatments for my prostate cancer. The hardest part of the treatments was the hour-and-a-half drive down to the clinic on Sunset Boulevard in East Hollywood, and then the drive back.Continue reading “A Radiant Personalty”

Super Hero

I did not live in a house with air conditioning until I was in my thirties. The closest thing to relief from the hot, muggy Midwest days was the box fan my dad put in a downstairs window. We would crowd around the fan, hoping to experience a cool breeze that would stem the swelteringContinue reading “Super Hero”

Rise Of The Machines

If you want to spark a debate in today’s world, just bring up Artificial Intelligence (AI). Before anyone can pipe in and claim that my articles are “Artificial Intelligence,” nice try. My articles are an attempt at intelligence. That’s the difference. While with AI one expects perfection, in my case, I make mistakes all theContinue reading “Rise Of The Machines”

Son Of What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Previously on What I Did On My Summer Vacation… We covered the period from when my family first visited Bass Lake, Michigan, until the early 1970s. The resort was put up for sale, and my dad actually entertained the thought of buying the place, but wisely passed. He was pretty ill at the time and,Continue reading “Son Of What I Did On My Summer Vacation”

What I Did On My Summer Vacation – Part 1

I am sure that all my readers are wondering where I have been for the past month or so. Was I trying to negotiate a settlement to a devastating conflict between two countries? Maybe I was experimenting with a new formula that would become the next hot energy drink. I might have been working outContinue reading “What I Did On My Summer Vacation – Part 1”

Auto Matic

I was working on my obituary, in case someone needed notes to be able to deliver a glowing eulogy if I suddenly dropped dead. Never know when there is that rogue bus coming around the corner. That’s not my plan, but there’s nothing wrong with being prepared. I want to make sure that whoever deliversContinue reading “Auto Matic”

Population Explosion

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went into the room in the first place? I can hear all those heads nodding up and down. Now, what was the question I just asked? Oh, where are my keys? I know my readers, both of whom are of a similar age toContinue reading “Population Explosion”

Editorial Discretion

I must confess that I’m an accidental writer. I never set out to be a writer; it kind of snuck up on me, and now that I’m nearing the end of my career (not life…geez, let’s not rush things along), I’ve settled in as a writer. I still write for two of the magazines IContinue reading “Editorial Discretion”

Da Pope

I was sitting in my office debating with myself on the subject of my latest blog when I heard on a Chicago Sports radio show that a new pope had been elected. The commentator said he thought the new pope was an Italian. I immediately turned on the television just in time to see theContinue reading “Da Pope”