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For those regular readers this is an off week for my column in the WEEKENDER, their choice, not mine. I have decided to fill in the gaps with my scribbles for other publications. At this point I am writing for … Continue reading →

What makes you happy? In a world full of war, death, destruction, catastrophe and broken promises you have to take joy where you find it. A drive to work free from tailgaters. A gas price sign closer to $2 than … Continue reading →

Tuesday Review: The Silence of the Lambs The Silence of the Lambs 1991 R 118 minutes This just came available (to my knowledge) on Netflix streaming. It’s just terrific. Seeing it again after a few years just reminds me that … Continue reading →

With all due apologies to the hundreds of restaurants in the area that serve buffets I can’t stomach it. Oh yes I am guilty of the occasional trip to the salad bar. But those endless mazes of hot and cold … Continue reading →

Sometimes it seems like the war on drugs is being fought by people on drugs. Now there are plenty of people who advocate the legalization of some drugs. But I don’t think any sane person will recommend that you make … Continue reading →

A humongous dead tree fell last night, mostly on the road that runs past the Rising Ranch. Dead maple maybe. I am not sure as it was long denuded of branches or leaves and was home to countless woodpecker feasts … Continue reading →

Sunday Wrap: Monday August 1, 2011 Rant D’Jour Apple Jacks taste like….. Blog Post Dancing lessons from god Tuesday August 2, 2011 Rant D’Jour Mascot Wars. Blog Post Tuesday Review – Prodigal Son Wednesday August 3, 2011 Rant D’Jour Woof, … Continue reading →

Aggregate Saturday: I’ve actually done better than I thought I would this week with posts. Even though some of it (well, let’s be honest, most of it) was recycled at least I have posted most every day. – I am … Continue reading →

Nailed it! -30-

Picture This: This is the “Nubble Light” and the view you see is from the place where we have stayed the last 7 years during our Summer and our Fall vacations. A fast moving thunderstorm had just passed through. It … Continue reading →