Author Archives: Jimmy

Fifty years ago today, the US astronauts landed on the Moon. It’s one of those events that just about everyone can remember where they were when it happened. I was in Saigon at the time and I watched the moon … Continue reading →

Both you faithful readers know that I’ve always been fascinated by technology and have often times come into possession of some of the first ones of the “technologically advanced” devices produced. (One of the very first H-P Scientific Calculators, one … Continue reading →

When last you read this blog, you’ll remember I mentioned a town in Oklahoma by the name of Gene Autry. In my last entry, you may have noticed that I indicated that it was Gene Autry’s birthplace, but if you … Continue reading →

There’s been a lot of news lately about the immigrants being held in “camps” along our southern border. Many have compared them to the concentration camps of World War II. Although I was young when World War II ended, I … Continue reading →

Yesterday I rambled on about forgetting what day of the week it was — memory lapses can be frustrating, but most of the time they aren’t cause for concern. When I was doing extensive research for yesterday’s blog, it became … Continue reading →

A friend of ours has a terrible time remembering what day of the week it is. She’s well into her 80s and I think she worries she may be getting dementia or something like that. Well, of course I got … Continue reading →

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a little (maybe a lot) out of touch with all the current trends. I’ve noticed lately that some people talk and use words that I’m familiar with, but I don’t understand what … Continue reading →

Just a quick update for all of you that were as concerned as I was… the Porta Potty has arrived!! Of course it’s not the same as in years past — looking out the front door on the 4th of … Continue reading →

I usually update this blog on the 4th of July every year — I often mention the Porta Potty that arrives across the street annually somewhere around the first of July and sticks around for a week and a half … Continue reading →

Well, here we are rapidly approaching a major American holiday — Independence Day. And honestly, I’m becoming a little concerned — as both you faithful readers know, by this time every year we have that great American Symbol of Independence … Continue reading →