Monday, April 3, 2006
Blogger And Buddy Survive
Following our three-day fishing trip, my 12-year-old buddy Jesse and I headed toward home yesterday afternoon. As we drove east, we watched clouds building to the south and smaller ones scoot across in front of us. We noted that the smaller ones resembled all kinds of animals and objects--- fish,...
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Thursday, March 30, 2006
Is It Worth The Risk? For Me, It Is.
Every couple of months, when I was a teacher, the principal said to me: “I wish that you wouldn’t do that. But I know that you’re going to anyway. So, be careful, okay?” I thought of that recently when I told cautious friends that I was taking my 12-year-old buddy Jesse on a 3-day fishing trip, to a...
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Finally! A Blog For Guys Only! Caution: Unqualified Readers May Be Offended
From time to time, some of my favorite female bloggers will post works that are blatantly discriminatory to us males, who obviously are in the minority here. They’ll talk about bubble baths, shopping, and makeup. They’ll display photos of dresses and ask for readers’ opinions. When this happens, I’m...
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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Racism Claims Another Casualty
During the past few days, I’ve been reading the various posts regarding racism, and, mostly, I have been impressed by the thoughtful commentaries. They have prompted me to offer my take on racism and the prejudice, fear, and miscommunication it too often spawns. First, I grew up with parents who...
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Monday, March 27, 2006
Blogger Discovers Meaning Of Life In Jimmy Buffett Song
Maybe it’s all too simple For the big brains to figure out. What if the Hokey Pokey Is really what it’s all about. As a writer, I have the greatest admiration for those who write clever, funny, and poignant song lyrics--- and present them melodically. Jimmy Buffett is one of the best, and the above...
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Sunday, March 26, 2006
Feathered Fiend Escapes Basement--- A Sunday Night Premiere Event
My mother will not walk near pigeons, ducks, and other birds. In fact, she’s irrationally afraid of all things feathered, especially if they are flapping about. She says she was attacked by a rooster as a child, and this phobia is the consequence. It’s funny how differently people respond to such...
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Saturday, March 25, 2006
Nothing Worth Reading Here Today. Get Out And Enjoy The Spring.
Don't you pay attention? I said, "Go!" Walk your dog. Wash your car. Smell a flower. Marvel at the blue of the sky. Listen to the birds. Feel the wind on your face. Plant some pansies, or some primroses, or some lavender. Get dirt beneath your fingernails. Breath deep, smile, and celebrate the...
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Friday, March 24, 2006
More Bloggers Should Fish (Just Ask Nanaroo). Here's Why:
If you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. --- Ancient Chinese Proverb I've never been misled by an ancient Chinese. Have...
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Thursday, March 23, 2006
This Blogger Deserves A Boot In The Backside
I could kick myself. I should kick myself. Or maybe you would do the honors. I just received a phone call from a very good friend who lives 400 miles away. Since mid January, she’s been recovering from gall bladder surgery and some serious complications that followed. I knew nothing about her health...
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Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Now It Can Be Revealed! Blogger Gets Stoned, Skinny Dips With Alligators
Dear Gina, Staggering and bouncing off your furniture, I carried my head over to the sofa and we sat down. I think that maybe someone laughed and I laughed back. I finally decided to stop fighting the weight and let my head rest on the sofa arm. I don’t know what happened after that. You could have...
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