Tag Archives: Humor
The Pied Piper
Did you ever have one of those songs just take up residence in your mind? Have I got a story for you. I was reminded of it this morning when I was power-napping after an early rise to take my … Continue reading
Back Outside
I always get a little melancholic around this time of year {as well as the end of summer and the September-November range}. Maybe melancholic isn’t the right word. It’s not that I go into a moody, gloomy funk, but the … Continue reading
All Aboard! … Jury Is Still Out
Last weekend, my Ohio great-granddaughter Addison was dedicated {like a baptism in a non-denominational church}. I decided to be an eye witness, so I spent last weekend in the Buckeye State. Getting there is always an interesting challenge, especially since … Continue reading
Well, Somebody Has To Be Last
If spring ever decides to remain for awhile, I’m sure I will be asked something about golf. Do I play? Have I been out yet? Well, the reality is I used to play golf — using that term loosely — … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Paint
Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday (FMF) post. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading
Eyelids to the Mind
I think I might be a little weird. Okay, those who know me know I’m weird … but I think I confirmed it. A couple of weeks ago, when I dozed off — I like to do that at night … Continue reading
Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Robin
I saw my first robin of spring yesterday. Of course I was 80 miles south in Towanda, PA, at the time, but, hey, it was my first robin. Since friends a little closer to home have claimed to have seen … Continue reading
Listen to the Beat
Remember that scene from 1980 film The Jazz Singer {one of my most favorite films}? You know the scene, where Jess starts battling with the estrangement from his father while preparing for his big break on the Zany Gray TV … Continue reading
10 and 2
I came to a jarring conclusion the other day. If I had to take my road test for my driver’s license today I would probably fail. I can’t seem to get this 10 and 2 thing down. It’s been a … Continue reading
Perfectionism Promotes Procrastination
Hello. My name is Joe. I am an addict. That would be the opening at the local Procrastinators Anonymous meeting if we could ever get enough people to show up at a particular time and place. It’s true. I am … Continue reading
The Light 