Author Archives: BBRiley

Some guy told me it was true… When somebody starts  a sentence with those words, I immediately become very skeptical. This is the beginning of a story that has a good chance of being a conspiracy theory. Hey, I like a good conspiracy theory. For example, do you really believe Bobby Bones (can’t be hisContinue reading “Conspiracy Theories”

A few weeks ago, I thought my wife had a great project for me to do. She announced that she wanted to do a complete redo of the kitchen. Before she could finish, I was out of my chair in a flash and into the garage to assemble the tools and materials I needed toContinue reading “Remodeling Upheaval”

During this pandemic I have been quarantined at home, admiring the great Southern California weather outside and not being able to enjoy it. Damn, as usual, perfect. I’m being tortured by the outdoor gods. No picnics at the beaches. Unable to enjoy a glass of wine and live music at our favorite outdoor wine tastingContinue reading “Weather or Not”

If you follow this blog (and we know who you are and we’re close to finding you) you know that I wanted to learn how to play an instrument. I finally did and I am now full of myself. Why stop at just playing music, why not create it? (Hey, I can hear you laughingContinue reading “Composing and De-composing”

A few years ago I was unable to lose any weight on the Krispy Kreme diet. I then decided to take the next dramatic step…a real diet. With all the talk these days about diets, it’s time I weigh in with my opinion: I’m on a diet and I’m hungry. Really hungry. I have putContinue reading “A Weighty Subject”