Monday Night Massacre
In 1974 I was a Republican. I voted for Richard Nixon, twice.I believed Richard Nixon's explanation during the Watergate break in. Then there was the "Saturday Night Massacre." That's when I stopped...
View ArticleTrump Announces Replacement for Stolen Supreme Court Seat
Tonight Trump (I don't call him "President" because I don't consider Trump a legal president) nominated Colorado Judge Neil Gorsuch as the Heritage Foundation his Supreme Court nominee. Trump is...
View ArticleMy New Toilet Bidet
Hey folks! Tell you what I'm going to do. I'm going to give you all a break from my political rants. Not that there isn't a lot to rant about. In fact it's hard to keep up with the daily outrages of...
View ArticleCalifornia (Hollywood), Here We Come!
Our flight next Sunday from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, one coast to another coastOne week from today we'll be in California! I'm ready folks. In fact, more than ready. This year Pat and I will be...
View ArticleCalifornia Deaming
One more day of work then I'm off until February 27th. Folks, I'm ready to get away. Big time.I called my Airbnb host tonight just to check to make sure my reservation (that I made last year) is...
View ArticleBaby It's Cold Outside!
Two days ago we had spring like weather. Yesterday the bitter cold winds descended upon our flat coastal plains here in southern Delaware.We had the threat of snow and freezing rain. "Oh great!" I...
View ArticlePacked and Ready To Go
This time tomorrow I'll be on that silver tube in the sky (aka American Airlines) headed towards the sunny and warm skies of California. While on FaceTime with Pat last night, I suggested we double...
View ArticleI Have Returned!
Pat and me the day we arrived in LA Sunday, February 12, 2017Yes, it's true! I have returned.What a vacation we had! So much to write about and so many photos and videos to share.View of Los Angeles...
View ArticleRon Tweets "Joe Scarborough the Clapping Seal"
Last night, while I was listening to Donald Trump address a joint session of Congress, I noticed a clapping seal over in the Democratic section of the audience. I thought "Who is that goofy idiot who...
View ArticleMemories of California Holiday 2017 Part 1
Pat and I on the Hertz shuttle bus to LAX airport early Sunday morning - very happy after another wonderful California holidayWhere do I start? So many wonderful memories of our California winter...
View ArticleMemories of California Holiday 2017 Part 2
View of the Rockies from my airplane windowToday is one week since we returned from our annual California holiday. I am still luxuriating in the memories. Here are more than I am sharing with you, my...
View ArticleMemories of California Holiday 2017 Part 3
Pat at our Airbnb accommodation on Croft Avenue in West Hollywood, CaliforniaOnce we finally got settled in our Airbnb accommodations on Croft Avenue in West Hollywood, we had a very restful night.Our...
View ArticlePassiong a Kidney Stone . . . . Again
Good morning folks. I'm going to try and get through this post even though I'm doped up with pain killers and exhausted.Yes, as my blog title states, I am passing yet another kidney stone. Early last...
View ArticleStill Suffering
Have I passed my kidney stone? I really can't tell. My stomach is still sore but that may be because of my infected bladder.I just got back from my local VA Outpatient Clinic. I called them yesterday...
View ArticleFeeling Better
Dare I say it? I'm actually feeling better this morning. Still weak and sore (abdomen) but I don't feel like I'm dying. I'm not sure if my kidney stone has passed (the soreness in my lower abdomen) but...
View ArticleThe Worst Is Over
I do believe, the worst is over. Yesterday I was still feeling very "blah" even though I didn't have that excruciating pain. At least I had my appetite return, albeit partial. Not to gross anyone out...
View ArticleWhat a Difference a Week Makes
Me with my Mother during my first kidney stone passing - 2001They didn't know what was the matter, I was kept in the hospital for observation for two days - got about a total of two hours sleep in that...
View ArticleThe Price is Right Redux
Pat and me in The Price is Right line February 14, 2017 on Beverly Boulevard, Hollywood, California - check out Pat's cool white trimmed sneakers - he left his sandals at home and survived!Finally,...
View ArticleThe Price is Right Redux Part 2 2017
Time to pick up on where I left off on my last blog posting of our experience attending "The Price is Right" TV show tapings. Last year when we attended our first TPIR taping we were seated to the far...
View ArticleTrumpcare Bill Fails To Pass Congress!
Eddie Munster Paul Ryan - BIG LOSER TODAYPresident Donald J. Trump suffered a major loss today. The "dealmaker" couldn't make the deal. Of course now Trump is now blaming the Democrats for the failure...
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