After years of producing fruit, the apple tree in our backyard didn't crank out any apples last year. I thought the tree had just gotten old and tired. But this year the apples are back. Why? I'd like to think it has something to do…
There's a new wrinkle in my ongoing struggle to be allowed to take my groceries to my vehicle without assistance and small talk. The baggers have launched an altogether baffling lobbying campaign. They have started saying, "I can bring the cart back." I'm not quite…
Two different singing groups had hits with that song shortly after the Earth's crust cooled. One was The Tempos. The Happenings (pictured below) was the other group. I thought you might enjoy how these groovy guys are dressed. Some threads, huh? And let's not overlook…
In my family, one thing that is not permitted is criticism of the late John Denver. I occasionally forget this but can count on being promptly reminded. And that's OK. He wasn't cool. That's for sure. But I wonder how many of us who were…
You're not really living life to the fullest if you don't routinely find yourself taking part in activities organized by individuals who require you to first sign a detailed "Release and waiver of liability and assumption of risk agreement."
A couple of months ago, a reader asked me for a recommendation about local Mexican restaurants. I wasn't much help. The place I visited most often had just closed, as had another eatery I might have mentioned. My response to the reader's query, as I…
Where in our area would you go to see a wheelchair used by FDR?
Back when it was common for men to put various oils and goo in their hair to hold it in a rigid, unnatural shape, was America covered in collateral-damage grease stains? Maybe not. I guess your head doesn't actually come in contact with that many…
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