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So today’s the day — Happy 240th Birthday to the United States of America. When I last updated this blog, I noted that the annual Porta Potty had been delivered and the neighborhood was ready for the 4th. Well, the … Continue reading →

Well, not that I’m prone to forget the fourth of July, but it’s impossible at our house. Every year, a few days before and quite a few days after the 4th, a Porta Potty arrives at our neighbors and we’re … Continue reading →

Once again, I seem to be running behind… Happy Birthday, a couple of days late, to my kids — Dave and Chassie. If you’ve been following this blog as you should, you know that they share the same birthday. They … Continue reading →

I suppose I should weigh in on the Cavs victory over the Warriors, but the truth is I really can’t add anything to what’s already been said. Being a Washington area and a Cleveland sports fan isn’t easy. Obviously Cleveland … Continue reading →

I’ve been busy, or at least a little pre-occupied the last week or so. Anyhow, I missed it by a day — yesterday West Virginia was 153 years old. So a little late, but Happy Birthday to Almost Heaven — … Continue reading →

Today is my wife’s birthday. Any of you that have followed this blog over the years know that I don’t talk too much about Claire — she’s mostly just mentioned in passing when the subject is something else. I know … Continue reading →

We had our last OTBN outside for the first time this year. The weather finally cooperated so it was nice to enjoy the outdoors along with some really good wine. Both the faithful readers of this blog are familiar with … Continue reading →

In honor of National Donut Day, I thought I’d attempt to answer that age old question, what came first — the donut or the hole? Now that I think about it, maybe that wasn’t the question… maybe it was the … Continue reading →

I kind of avoid discussions about politics because that subject, like a lot of others, is a personal choice. I’ve prided myself on having never been a Democrat or a Republican. I take the privilege of voting very seriously and … Continue reading →

When I was thinking about Friday the 13th and superstitions a couple of days ago, it occurred to me that the number 13 crops up in at least one instance where it’s not mentioned — a Baker’s Dozen. Everyone knows … Continue reading →