Monthly Archives: February 2022

Well, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day — a day we don’t celebrate, at least not on Valentine’s Day. In fact, we’ve already celebrated “Valentine’s Day” for this year….. some years we’re early and some years we’re late. But today is also … Continue reading →

Today, February 12, is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Over the years, February has become known as the months of President’s — I guess probably because two of the best known US Presidents were born in February, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. … Continue reading →

We were invited to a Super Bowl party this coming Sunday. I can’t say that I’m not looking forward to the party, but it still doesn’t change my opinion of Super Bowl parties. You may be aware that I’ve been … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned before that I never intended that this blog would become a “brag book” about my grandkids. But if you look back, you’ll note that I do talk about my grandkids on occasion. I figure that’s my prerogative as … Continue reading →

We took Emily to lunch at a restaurant one afternoon last week and I jokingly said she had to pay. When she said she didn’t have enough money to pay, Claire said, “well I guess you’ll have to wash dishes.” … Continue reading →

Today is one of my favorite days — National Chopsticks Day. Throughout the year, we eat with chopsticks when Claire makes Asian dishes, and we always use chopsticks at Chinese, or Asian type restaurants. Chopsticks, or Kuaizi in Chinese, are … Continue reading →

Since we’re into the new (Chinese) year and it’s the year of the Tiger which is my Chinese Zodiac sign and I’m married to Claire whose zodiac sign is the Dog, we should probably check to see if we’re compatible. … Continue reading →

Well, the Super Bowl LXI teams have been decided. Both the conference “favorites” lost last weekend. The Los Angeles Rams will play the Cincinnati Bengals.  I don’t know what the odds-makers are saying, but Cincinnati has surprised a lot of … Continue reading →

Today, 2/2/22 is a the day we’ve all been waiting for. Yea, it’s Groundhog Day, but today is the day we find out the new name of the Washington Football Team, previously known as the Redskins! The excitement has been … Continue reading →

Today is Chinese New Year — a day that we always celebrate in our house. Every year I discuss some aspects of Chinese New Year here, so if you’re interested, you can check the archives for previous year entries. Chinese … Continue reading →