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Lunch at the Marathon Grill, Philadelphia, PA
Me and Tom at the Marathon Grill April 1, 1994 - my last day at my job in PhillyStill here folks! I just got back from a three day visit to Philly yesterday. And yes, I had a fabulous time. I love...
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Every Have One of THOSE Mornings?
Bill cleaning the corrosion off the battery tip pointsOh yes, I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about when I say I had one of THOSE mornings. Here it is, almost 12 noon and I just wasted...
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Medical Update
Me waiting for my doctor at the VA Outpatient Clinic this morningJust returned from my six month checkup at theVA Outpatient Clinic. I have "labs" taken every six months. "Labs" are a blood test....
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Renovations Complete!
Happy at work last night - like the new curtain?Regular followers of this blog know that I work part-time as a front desk agent at a boutique hotel in Lewes, Delaware.For the past two months the hotel...
View ArticleGood Commercials - Bad Commercials
I hate commercials. Ads and commercials are the ban of my life. I've cancelled magazine subscriptions because of the obscene overload of ads (Vanity Fair). I DVR almost all of my TV shows so I can...
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My First Public Exposure
Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell in the infamous scene from their movie "Crazy, Stupid Love."A long time ago, a young Ron Tipton joined a stamp club. The year was 1953. I was an innocent (yes, at one...
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Who Can You Trust Anymore?
Last month both Bill and I received letters from the American Legion Post 28, of which we are members, requesting donations to fix their roof.I thought it was an odd request since the American Legion...
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Keeping Up
Bill and me at our neighbors' - 52 years of mutual support!Folks, I wish I could keep up more on my blog posts. I have so much to tell and share. But there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the...
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"It's a Disgrace"
American Legion Post 28, Millsboro, DERemember when the blog I posted about the theft of $641,000 in American Legion funds? I wrote a letter to the local newspaper stating my feeling about this...
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Coping
Yesterday I got a bid from a local contractor to replace my shed roof tiles, which have been leaking.For the past week Bill has been trying to repair a leak in his downstairs toilet. This morning he...
View ArticleFree Hugs
No judgements here folks, but I wanted to post this video because it just made me feel good.These days when there is so much divisiveness, anger and loss of hope, some times I just want to see...
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Have A Great Day!
Robin in my wild cherry tree - I got rid of the tent caterpillars with his/her help!With the beautiful spring weather we're enjoying here I just can't seem to get it together to post a proper blog...
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Doing the "Elaine Dance" at Oil Can Harry's - Hot Stuff
Oil Can Harry's - Hollywood, CaliforniaRemember two years ago when I was in Los Angeles and made a total fool out of myself at Oil Can Harry's (see HERE)? Sure you remember. It was "Disco Night" or...
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Primary Day!
Me at Sandy Hill Greenhouse this morning after voting, the fist of my many visits this season. Favorite time of year folks!For the first time in years, maybe decades, the presidential primary matters...
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Brad
Brad in Delaware - 1980Yesterday I received an e-mail notice that a FAG (Find a Grave) volunteer had taken photos of a grave that I had requested.The photos were of the final resting place of Bradley...
View ArticleI'm No Singer
Good morning folks! I bet you didn't know I could sing. Hey, I didn't either!Yesterday I posted a sad story from my past. I have written about my relationship with "Brad" before. Brad is gone now....
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Rain, Rain Go Away
Hey folks, I'm back! After spending a rain soaked week in Philadelphia, PA, I'm back home here in southern Delaware and it is STILL raining. OMG! We've had enough rain already!The banner photo at...
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Susie Q - Memories of a 50's Teenager
Susie Cannell and Ron Tipton - 1959 Bucktown Pennsylvania - Official Owen J. Roberts High School Prom picture (her prom)Time for another trip down Memory Lane folks. (Note: in the banner photo - I'm...
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Ron Buys a Bicycle
Me after purchasing a new bike from my neighbor Pete H.Again folks, I apologize for being remiss in not posting timely blog postings. My lame excuse is that I'm just so preoccupied with yard work...
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Medical Update
At the oral surgeon's office this morning before my appointment. My mouth is shut now for the next 36 hours. Probably the first time in my life I won't make a sound for that long. Hallelujah.Good...
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