Tear Down
My friend Ed Cage during better days, when the sun shoneLast year on January 27th, my longtime friend (since 1956) friend Ed Cage died. Ed, near the last time I saw him at his house - he was very ill...
View ArticleMy Neighborhood
Rich with "Samantha" and Bob with "Heidi"Almost every morning, before breakfast, I walk the length of my neighborhood. I live in a Ryan Homes development a few miles north of Lewes, Delaware. In...
View ArticleGone Baby Gone!
Some of our telephones soon to find a home at a local thrift storeToday I made a decision that I have been mulling over for years, I got rid of my landline.Folks, this wasn't an easy decision. But I...
View ArticleSurviving Without a Landline
Hey folks! I had my first big test today without a landline phone.Remember a few days ago I finally had my landline disconnected after years of angst of "Can I survive without a landline?" Well folks,...
View ArticleThat Time of Year - Daffodils
Me earlier this week with this season's new arrivals who have found their forever home at Casa Tipton-KellyAh yes, it's "that time of year" folks, when Spring is just around the corner. I decided to...
View ArticleMy Oscar Rant
Sly and wife Jennifer Flavin displaying the current fashion statement in Hollywood - skinny legged pants for the guys and the grown slip up to the hip - ah Hollywood!Two years ago I stopped watching...
View ArticleTrump's Small Hands
Trump displaying his "baby" handsWell folks, it looks like Donald J. Trump is well on his way to the Republican nomination. I'm listening to the results of the Super Tuesday primary as I write this...
View ArticleSanta Monica Pier
Me on a cloudy day at the Santa Monica PierBack to California folks! I still have many photos and videos to share of our annual January trip to sunny California.Today the photos are of the day we...
View ArticleNancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan died today.Nancy Reagan1921 - 2016I'm always surprised by my reaction to the deaths of public figures. There are times which I expect to be very sad and I am not. Then there are times I...
View ArticleColonoscopy Time Again
That time again?Oh yes, I can no longer deny the inevitable. It is colonoscopy time again. I had my last colonoscopy in 2011. My family on the male side, has a history of colon cancer. My uncle Sam...
View ArticleSpring is Here!
The calendar says Spring doesn't arrive until Palm Sunday, March 20th. But folks, I'm telling you Spring is here! Yesterday the temps were up to 77 degrees. I took sought to take advantage of the...
View ArticleSaturday Rant
Four Rethuglicans who can't wait to destroy this country should they get into power - Evil, evil, evilJust got off the phone with my insurance company. So frustrating with these automated phone...
View ArticleDay in Philly
Sunday was my day in Philly.Having living and worked in Philly for over thirty years, I visit as often as I can. Delaware Tech offered a $39.00 round trip to Philly this past Sunday. How could I pass...
View ArticleGood Morning Sunshine
Oh my, yet another gorgeous spring day here in southern Delaware! I'm loving this folks! It's days like that that one feels grateful to be alive, in good health, with friends, nice home, not hungry...
View ArticleOld Films Transferred to DVD's!
NOTE: I noticed that the video doesn't actually begin until a little over three minutes into the video right after the Jay Leno segment. By the way, I used an old Jay Leno tape to test the copying but...
View ArticleMore Old Films Transferred to DVD
What a job this is! This morning I transferred more old 8mm film that was transferred to a VHS tape and now I'm transferring those images to a DVD format. I think I'm getting better at this. One...
View ArticleYet Even More Old Films Transferred to DVD
This is your lucky day folks. Yet even MORE old films transferred to DVD that I'm sharing with you today. Hey, isn't this fun? Almost as much fun as having a neighbor pressuring you to stop by and...
View ArticleThe 45's 60's Band of Toronto Canada
Yesterday I was talking to my former boss and long time friend Bill P. on the phone. Bill lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania now. For many years in the late 60's, 70's and 80's we worked together at...
View ArticleSpring is Here!
Finally, spring is here! I just returned from my local nursery, Peppers'. Yet another purchase of daffodils to place in those empty spaces around Casa Tipton-Kelly.Pat's is trudging through the snow...
View ArticleTent Caterpillars
Spring is a wonderful time of the year. After the cold, gray days of winter, the burst of new life and color of spring is a welcome reminder of the renewal of life. Maybe that's why we celebrate Easter...
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