nature

Damn, It’s Hot

Damn, it’s been hot…EVERYWHERE. I keep seeing different maps online that show the whole country colored orange (the color that usually represents that it’s cooking out there) and 100-degree temperatures from east to west and north to south. If it stays like this, Canadians will stay home to keep warm in the winter. I keepContinue reading “Damn, It’s Hot”

Highways and Byways

Over the past few weeks, I have driven quite a few miles and made a few observations while traveling on the highways and byways (that would make a great headline… make a note) of this fine country. I am going to share some of my thoughts from my time traversing this great country. I haveContinue reading “Highways and Byways”

Weather or Not

I just walked in the door after my senior softball game. Why they let me in this league, I’ll never know. I hear you snickering. The weather today is beautiful. A clear blue sky, no wind, and 72°. This was our first game in about three weeks. Just a couple of days ago, there wasContinue reading “Weather or Not”

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”

California Dreaming

This is a warning for all you folks who watched the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl Game, saw the Chamber of Commerce weather, and the beautiful scenery and have decided to move to California. Beware of all the people leaving the state because they think it’s the worst place to live. Have your headContinue reading “California Dreaming”

Rain, Rain Go Away

I am writing this morning from northern Wisconsin. Since both of my readers know that I live in Southern California, they want to know why the hell I would be on the frozen tundra behind the cheddar curtain at the beginning of February. Could I have lost my mind? My wife might agree with youContinue reading “Rain, Rain Go Away”