Author Archives: Jimmy

Almost every year, I start the year off by making New Years Resolutions… this year was no different — I again made some very challenging resolutions. Usually at the end of the year I report on how I did, but … Continue reading →

Well, America’s Birthday must be getting close. It’s easy to tell at our house — several days before and several days after the 4th, we are treated to the sight of a Porta Potty when we step out our front … Continue reading →

Well, a milestone has come and gone… we had a busy week and I didn’t get around to talking about it here. The milestone was June 25th. On that day every year, it’s exactly six months to Christmas. But more … Continue reading →

Today is Father’s Day… a day that doesn’t get quite the publicity and fanfare as Mother’s Day, but an important day nonetheless. Dad is often the guy around the house that you ask when mom says no. But of course … Continue reading →

I watched a special on the ABC Network last evening about Watergate. I can’t say I heard or saw anything that I hadn’t before, but it brought back memories of what a sorry state the country seemed to be in … Continue reading →

Today is my best friend’s birthday… If a genie came along to grant me one wish, I’d have to tell him to move along to the next person. I’ve already got what I want in life — Claire. She’s my … Continue reading →

As is the case lately, the headlines seem to be mostly about the President. I suspect he likes the publicity — maybe not some of the current publicity, but apparently it’s still publicity to him. Anyhow, as I think back … Continue reading →

We were having a few drinks the other day and, I’m not sure why, but the subject drifted to ancestors and to regrets. Not sure the two subjects are necessarily related, but… Probably if you ask anyone what they regret … Continue reading →

We were in the car a few weeks ago and saw a license plate that read, “Nit Noy.” Claire said, “gee, I haven’t heard that expression since Vietnam — what did it mean?” Well, it means “little bit,” but it … Continue reading →

A couple of years ago, Kelly gave Claire and myself  books for Christmas. The weren’t books to read — they were books to write… They were entitled, “My Dad” and “My Mom.” Each page posed a question about yourself and … Continue reading →