Monthly Archives: August 2021

What a delight it was to be in White Lake, New York this month spending time with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law in the land of Woodstock. Hard to believe it was more than 50 years ago that Canned Heat along … Continue reading →

If you can’t think of a word say “I forgot the English word for it.” That way people will think you’re bilingual instead of losing your memory. I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do it’s because … Continue reading →

Virtually everyone knows the Impossible Dream from Man of La Mancha, as spun here by Josh Groban. The Impossible Dream for a pitcher has to be pitching a perfect game when starting for the first time in the major leagues. … Continue reading →

Wonderful week with the grandkids from Florida, finishing up yesterday with an afternoon fishing charter on the Queen Mary capped by fireworks. Hurling is traditionally Irish sport, and there was some of that of a different sort indulged in by … Continue reading →

It was beach bag giveaway night at the Jersey Shore (formerly Lakewood) Blue Claws for the first 1,500 fans entering FirstEnergy Park last night, and we were among them. The Claws are the High A minor league affiliate of the … Continue reading →

Even old dudes can enjoy spending some time re-living Summer in the City. Yesterday we enjoyed a Lovin’ Spoonful of Family up from Florida, spending the day with Elli and the Kids in New York City, aided by our “Party … Continue reading →

Apparently I’m late to the party, but you may be as well if you’ve never heard of the teen vocal sensation, Lucy Thomas. Now 17, Lucy first appeared on The Voice Kids in the U.K. in 2018 at age 14, … Continue reading →