Ruth and I made the trip from Michigan to Florida and arrived safely on Thanksgiving afternoon. While skipping the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, we opted for two whoppers at Burger King. They were running a special. About an hour prior to our departure from our new condo, it started to snow. I …
Category: Current Events
When the Stars Align
The closings on the condo and house went off without a hitch. The events leading up to them were more problematic than we wanted. The condo closing was originally scheduled for October 16, moved back to October 30th, followed by November 2nd, then the 4th, and finally the 9th. The builders had to complete the …
Bought and Sold
If all goes well, we will close on our condo tomorrow and the sale of our house on Tuesday. The movers pack up their truck on Wednesday, and we move into the condo Thursday. It will be a busy week. There will be joy, and I suspect some tears. After forty-three years, we’re outta here. …
Regret and Fear
It isn’t the burden of today that drives men mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today. Matthew Kelly “The Rhythm of Life” To be honest, I’ve never read Kelly’s book. I ran across the quote somewhere and it struck …
Hogan, Hagen, and Proben
I play golf every Wednesday morning in a two man “senior” scramble at the The Grande in Jackson. You must be at least sixty years old to participate. I started playing right after I retired. I’ve had two partners for the past baker’s dozen years. Early on my partner and I placed “in the money” …
USPS
I’m not sure where you stand regarding the current status of the United States Postal Service. As the Feds deal with the current funding issues for the USPS, some have promoted the concept of mass mail-in ballots for the November election. Without getting involved in the politics of the current situation, I believe service should …
Friendly Competition
Brady vs. TGO If you read my last story you know that I asked for your help in judging a poetry writing contest. I’d like to thank all of you who read and responded. I appreciate those of you who read and chose to let others decide the outcome. If you didn’t read it, shame …
Covid 19 and My Kids’ Inheritance
I play poker with a group every two weeks. Nothing big. Just a friendly game. My friend, Dave, and I are the last of the original group that started forty-three years ago. Players have wandered in and out, but most stay until they move away. The majority of the current group has been playing for …
Looking Forward
Ruth and I discuss the current health situation on a daily basis. We, like I expect most, are not happy with all the orders. We follow them and accept that we’re all in this together. We’re washing, masking and social distancing as required. During our time in Florida everything available to us ,except golf, was …
IMO
This cartoon appeared in the paper several weeks ago. The message is directed at the global pandemic and its ramifications for us all. It’s intent is clear, why can’t we work together? Since its publication we’ve seen national attention brought to the movement, Black Lives Matter. Some have countered with All Lives Matter or …