travel

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”

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”

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”

Separated By A Common Language

My wife and I love watching Brit Box. The app streams television shows that originate in Britain. Brit box, get it…only took me a month. It is full of one of my favorite type of shows, British murder mysteries. I know, I know, they are all the same. Very little variation but for some reasonContinue reading “Separated By A Common Language”

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”