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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”

Just Do Your Job

My wife and I have been traveling quite a bit lately. That’s my excuse for not posting in the past few weeks. Enough with the applause…and that is the subject of today’s blog. We have been flying a lot during our travels, and at the end of each flight, most passengers applaud the plane’s successfulContinue reading “Just Do Your Job”

I Could Write This Stuff

I annoy my wife a bit. Okay, I know that is not a news flash, but what I am referring to is how I successfully predict what is going to happen in a mystery show my wife and I are watching moments before it happens. I’m usually right, and it takes the suspense out ofContinue reading “I Could Write This Stuff”

A Day At The Box Store

You may wonder where I have been. Anyone? Okay, I’ll tell you anyway. I have been writing an article for the magazine I used to work for. It is about baseball, but the good thing about it is that it pays. Unlike this blog, where I beg for a like, the magazine gives me cashContinue reading “A Day At The Box Store”

Standing Up To Cancer

I live by the old baseball saying, “When something hurts, rub dirt on it.” I bought a T-shirt with this saying for my baseball-loving son. I’m not one to run to a doctor for just any reason. If I visit our medical clinic, it’s usually for something simple like a sprain, back pain, sports injury,Continue reading “Standing Up To Cancer”

I’m Not Old, You’re Old.

The beginning of my 74th year has gotten off to a rough start. I’ve had to deal with a few medical issues, and as a result, I have spent more time going to see doctors or Physician’s Aids than I have most of my life. I’m the guy who everyone will say when I die,Continue reading “I’m Not Old, You’re Old.”