Author Archives: Jimmy

Fifty-one years ago, yesterday, Claire and I went on our first official date — we went to see Blood, Sweat and Tears in a bordering state (Maryland.) Yesterday, Claire and I attended Newsies, a musical in a bordering state (Virginia.)The … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned it in past years, but August 13 is kind of a special day around here. Both you faithful readers know that August 13 was the day we went on our first official date and August 13 is also … Continue reading →

Like I say every year about this time — are you ready for some football? The NFL pre-season starts this weekend. I always look forward to football season, even thought I don’t like the fact that summer is ending, and … Continue reading →

When I was in school and learning about electronics, there was no such thing as “integrated circuits.” In my last year of school I had a course on something called “transistors.” Electronic devices, at the time, consisted mostly of radios … Continue reading →

In continuing to think about time…. I recently discussed how time seems to go faster when you get older. I’ve often heard that time flies when you’re having fun. But on the other hand, does time seem to go slower … Continue reading →

A lot of times when we go to Costco, I get muffins — and of course at Costco, you get a lot of muffins.Claire puts some in the freezer…. I like the muffins and it’s an easy breakfast — just … Continue reading →

Well, here it is again — August 6 — my birthday. You all know I’m not a particularly big fan of birthdays and especially not of mine. But, on August 6, 1938 I was born — I figured now is a … Continue reading →

I think I’ve mentioned before, that China has a number of “Valentine’s Days.” In the United States, we celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February. And fairly recently, 2/14 has become a popular celebration in China — imported from … Continue reading →

We’ve had a lot of rain this year and while I’m not usually out much in it, it brought to mind something my mother always told me as a kid when I went out in the rain — “put on … Continue reading →

Every year, I say, “Wow, here it is August already!” But it’s true — here it is August already!For some reason, I’ve kind of gotten into the habit of talking about each upcoming month — so today, it’s August’s turn… … Continue reading →