Author Archives: Jimmy

Today’s topic is one that came up during a winter golf discussion maybe two or three years ago. Since it was a foreign topic to some of the “golfers,” I decided to talk about it. As I said, that was … Continue reading →

May 6 — In 2021 I was bemoaning the fact that even though we’d been married for 49 years, it was not considered a “special” anniversary. And now here it is 2023 and I’m bemoaning the fact that in spite … Continue reading →

Both the readers of this blog know that Valentine’s Day is a day that we avoid restaurants — we usually go out for Valentine’s Day, but the day before or the day after — not on February 14. Today is … Continue reading →

I suppose I should start off with “May the 4th” be with you…. but you’ll probably hear that enough today. Tomorrow, besides being Cinco de Mayo, brings this month’s Full Moon. May’s full Flower Moon will reach peak illumination at … Continue reading →

We recently had to replace the passenger side mirror on one of our cars. The mirror cast almost $1,000!! Cars, just like about everything else, have gotten more complicated over the years. There was a time when cars were simpler and … Continue reading →

Today is May Day — it occurs annually on May 1!!May Day celebrates the return of spring and the day has its own traditions like flower baskets and maypoles and I hope you remembered to wash your face in the … Continue reading →

The news has been full of lots of disasters lately…. the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the train wreck and fire in Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border, and “locally,” there has recently been a number of trucks carrying hazardous material … Continue reading →

I recently heard a politician on TV refer to the “Dark Ages.” I’ve often heard of the Dark Ages, but I guess I never really knew when they were, or how long they lasted, or really, what made them “dark.”  … Continue reading →

Today is National Pretzel Day. Why? Well, when you think of all the things that have their special day, the question should be why not?  Most everybody likes pretzels — almost every little kid likes pretzels, they go good with … Continue reading →

This is one of those blogs where you’re gonna go, “oh, man, here he goes again.” But that’s just one of the things we curmudgeons do, so if you don’t want to waste your time, maybe check back later…. Yesterday, … Continue reading →