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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”

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”