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Although I’m not around kids a lot, it seems to me that they all seem to use terms like, “I’m bored” or “this is really boring” a lot. We live in such a plugged in world that if someone, especially … Continue reading →

First off, let’s get this straight — I grew up in a much simpler world with a whole different set of problems and many, many fewer problems in general. That said, I can’t compare the political convention starting today in … Continue reading →

Faithful followers of this blog have probably figured out by now that my favorite number is 33. Half of my favorite number is 17. Well not exactly, but close. Exactly half is 16 and 1/2, but half of a number … Continue reading →

Today is the annual family picnic in Cleveland. Since John and Chris started the tradition a few years ago, I think this is the first one we’ve missed. We always have a great time and it’s good to see people … Continue reading →

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 →