Author Archives: BBRiley

I know as much about investing as I do brain surgery. That’s why I find it dangerous to see television commercials encouraging me to try investing on-line. Really? That would be as stupid as encouraging me to go on-line to learn how to do my own brain surgery. It didn’t work well when I triedContinue reading “CryptoCurrency”

I have to admit that I love a good old, MGM, Technicolor musical every once in a while. There’s something about watching Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly leaping, tapping and sliding across the dance floor and at the end, they’re not winded. My trip to the refrigerator to get a beer during the movie willContinue reading “Singing In The Rain”

I am what you might call “Mid-Century Modern.” I was born just this side of the middle of the 20th century. At that time, I may have crossed paths with a Civil War veteran, because there were still a few alive when I was born. That Civil War veteran may have crossed paths with aContinue reading “Time Line”

I am Irish and I am proud of it…at least that is what my parents taught me. I’ve been hesitant to take one of those DNA tests to determine exactly where my ancestors originated from. I choose to go back to the line from the John Ford movie, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. AtContinue reading “Family History”

“Someone stole my bike!” That is what I was yelling as I came running into the house yesterday after I was straightening up my garage after a project and discovered my bicycle was missing. In my garage, everything has a place. If I move something for a project, when finished, I move the item backContinue reading “I Ride For My Health”

I’m not much of a gambler. In fact, I am a complete coward when it comes to wagering my hard earned money on anything that is uncertain. I would rather invest my money in sure things like…the Stock Market. Why are you laughing at me? I have never been comfortable gambling, mainly because I don’tContinue reading “Hitting the Lotto”

This will be my last post of the year. I will be back the first week of January, 2022. I hope all my followers have a happy and healthy holiday season. … Get ready folks, time for an old man rant. By the way, get off my lawn. While I have been enjoying a continuousContinue reading “Video Game Madness”

At one time, I was thinking about joining a cult. Surprising isn’t it? You’re probably wondering why I would want to make such a drastic, life changing decision. It’s simple, I wanted to think less. My brain was full of so many things to worry about, I needed a break. What do I wear today,Continue reading “Cults”

(Previously published in Inland Empire Magazine) The world has a love hate relationship with fruitcakes. Some people consider it a delicious, sweet treat that has a little (alcohol) edge to it. For the rest of us, it is an affront to humanity and should be delegated to the trash heap of history.  Fruitcakes held aContinue reading “Why I hate Fruitcake”