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Shortly after we were married, Claire gave me a Swiss Army Knife. I still have that knife and, in fact, put it to good use just yesterday.  Since Switzerland stays out of international disputes, it make you wonder how its … Continue reading →

On Christmas morning of 1975, at least 1.3 million people became the proud owners of a Pet Rock. The Pet Rock was a craze that rivaled things like the Hula-Hoop and was even less explainable. Newsweek called the fad “one … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I mentioned that something was out of “whack.”  I realized that I use that term on occasion and maybe sometimes I use it when I should probably be using another phrase or expression. I have a power washer that I’ve … Continue reading →

I’ve often said that the world was getting too complicated for me…. yesterday there was a fire in a building in Utah — that prevented my blog from being updated. We are not alone has never been more true, and … Continue reading →

Today, of course, is Easter — but it’s also a special day in Chinese culture. Both faithful readers know that I/we celebrate a lot of Chinese holidays — not because either of us have any particular ties to China, but … Continue reading →

Happy Easter — one of those annual events that falls on a different date each year. If you’re interested as to how the date of Easter is calculated, you can check this blog’s entry of December 22, 2020 for my … Continue reading →

I’m not really a basketball fan, although I do seem to pay a little closer attention to college teams than pro teams. But one thing I usually look forward to is “March Madness.” I admit that one reason is that … Continue reading →

Today is Good Friday — the day commemorating the Crucifixion of Christ. The question of whether to observe Jesus’ death and Resurrection created a major controversy in early Christianity. Until the 4th century, Jesus’ Last Supper, death and His Resurrection … Continue reading →

I know what today is, but this no April Fool’s joke — fifteen (15) years ago today, we moved into our house in Shepherdstown, WV. We had been “homeless” since November of 2015 — a lot longer than we had … Continue reading →

Most April Fool’s experts agree that April Fool’s Day originated in 16th-century France, when Pope Gregory Xiii mandated that the new year begin on January 1 instead of the end of March. Those who failed to follow the new calendar … Continue reading →