Author Archives: Jimmy

The other day someone mentioned something about getting older — that’s the term that I usually use. But some people say that “growing” older is the proper term, not “getting” older. So which is it? And does it really matter?  … Continue reading →

80 years ago today — December 7, 1941 — is the anniversary of the date that President Franklin Roosevelt said “….will live in infamy.” It is, of course, the date, in 1941, that Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval … Continue reading →

Somewhere around this time every year, various publications (usually dictionaries) announce their “word of the year.” I always, or at least usually, find their choices interesting and sometimes a little befuddling. I guess it shows my age, but sometimes i”ve … Continue reading →

Here it is December… the 12th, and last, month of 2021. There’s lots of holidays and festivities his month. Besides Christmas, there is Saint Nicholas Day, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, St. Lucia’s Day, Bill of Rights Day, Wright Brothers Day. … Continue reading →

Happy 4th Birthday to my favorite Twins — Rory and Ellie!!! The visit with Grammy and Poppi is over…. back home just in time to celebrate their 4th birthday in Fairfax. Bet it’ll be a fun day…..— 30 —

Well, here it is just about Thanksgiving already. This will be the first Thanksgiving in a long time that all our kids and grandkids are coming to our house. Obviously, we’re looking forward to their visit and having all the … Continue reading →

Our Thanksgiving guests have arrived — Rory and Ellie chose to share a bed. I’m pretty sure this is the quietest our house will be for the next several days.— 30 —

Starting early this morning and tonight is November’s full Moon. An added bonus is that there was also a near-total eclipse of the Moon. The eclipse was supposed to be visible  from most of North America.  November’s Moon is often, … Continue reading →

Love potions have been the stuff of history and legend since ancient times. These elixirs, designed to allure, played a major role in both Greek and Egyptian mythology. The potions have long been credited with having magical influences over the … Continue reading →

A few days ago, I received a really nice gift from a friend. It was a “Golfer’s Hip Flask” — really nice, it came in a leather case that held a divot tool, ball marker and wooden tees. I have … Continue reading →