Category: Current Events

It’s hard to focus on the day when life throws a curve, and things look off. You stumble when you’re not sure of what’s next. If you’re lucky, you have someone to share your story. And if you’re very lucky, they can help you get back on your path. They ground you and help you …

I’ve spent the past several weeks recording an audio version of my book.  It’s a long-involved process, but I’m nearing the end.  Here’s a sample. I’ll let everyone know when it’s up and running.  You’ll have the opportunity to purchase a copy for yourself if you like.  You’ll be able to listen to my voice …

I’m recording my book, Pondering Life’s Lessons. It will be available as an audiobook on Amazon around the first of the year. I decided to record the book because I knew I’d have a lot of down time following my shoulder surgery. Recording occupies part of my time each day. I’m collaborating with an audiobook …

When I graduated from high school, I thought I might go into politics.  I even wrote about becoming a United States Senator in my thank you letter to those who gave me graduation gifts.  I’d study law, become an attorney, and somewhere down the line, I’d run for office.  I didn’t know what I’d run …

I’m going back to school later today. I’m taking another class through The Villages’ Enrichment Academy. I’ve taken several over the years and found them to be helpful. I took my first one about ten years ago. I learned how to do magic. Brady and Eva were nine and seven at the time. I taught …

If you’ve been reading my blog, you know I had shoulder surgery between two hurricanes, Helene and Milton. David was here for Helene, and we drove home from the University of Florida Hospital in Gainesville through a couple of downpours on our way back to The Villages. Our GPS directed us away from I-75 along …

When I started writing this blog Ruth did most of my proofreading. She was more focused on content than structure so many of my errors went unnoticed. Ruth wanted to make sure that my stories weren’t offensive, and while I never intended to be so, she pointed out my shortcomings. Over time spouses can become …

Hurricane Helene hit Florida the day after my shoulder surgery. Milton is on course to hit the day before my two week follow up. David was here for the first one and Mike’s here now. Mike’s the most prepared member of my family, so I’m in good hands. He started prepping when he moved to …

I’ve never dabbled with drugs. I did have a few beers before I was old enough to drink legally. The first time was with my cousin Gene the night before he got married. There were three of us and I was the driver, so I drank with great caution. After that I was in college. …

If you follow my blog, you may recall I’m having shoulder replacement surgery next week on the 25th. I went in for my pre-op appointment two days ago. I’m having the surgery done at the University of Florida in Gainesville. My first appointment was with the anesthesiology department. They had a lot of questions about …