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BLAMING SOMEONE ELSE WHEN IT’S YOUR FAULT: WEIGHT GAIN

Blaming someone the right way takes special care. It takes practice. Conversely, accepting blame also takes practice. One is easier than the other. Take the top pic for example.

FAMILY TIME SUNSET ON THE WESTERN EDGE

Family time needs a motto, and this could be one: “It’s better to create something and be criticized that to create nothing and criticize others.” But what feeds the creative force?

LONG RELATIONSHIPS? I’M A FAN

Long relationships that have stood the test of time amaze me. Call me befuddled, bemused, bewildered. How can anyone do it, let alone me? The first thing is finding anyone able to put up with your crap. It’s works even better when they don’t consider your crap to be crap. Take my wife, please.

NEW IDEA GETS OLD TOO SOON?

Remember that new idea that was going to change everything? It was so obvious, so perfect. What happened? You forgot about it, didn’t write it down. Or one of your trusted sources said, “Your new idea will never work.”

DRAW LINES, BUT KEEP IT QUIET

If you want to set a border, first draw lines. Could be a property line, could be a county line, or state line. Why not start with some internal work first? Internal work? What’s that?

TAPPHORIA TAP HOUSE AT TEN YEARS

There’s good news and bad news: The good news: Tapphoria Tap House is a mile away from my house. The bad news: A mile away and I’ve walked it. They couldn’t be any closer. The best news? Ten years in, baby.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT BURGER?

A great burger is a matter of timing. If you haven’t eaten all day anything would be great. That last thing you ate was a little off so you’ve been looking forward to the next meal. This burger fought through adversity to land on greatness.

HOW TO BLUES FEST ON JULY 4TH

The Blues Fest, or Waterfront Blues Festival, can be tricky. From once showing up with two cans of food for admission to now, it’s been a long strange trip. Back then you’d go in, drink beer, walk around, get something to eat, drink beer, and leave. Today it’s reservations and lobster rolls before going in. […]

THE GENERALIST REVENGE

The generalist revenge starts with dumping the cookie cutter. Not everyone is the same, not matter how convenient that might be. Take changing of the guard in England. They all look alike, but that’s it. Under those red coats, they are all different.

ENGLAND LAKE DISTRICT ‘JOY RIDE’

Drive to the Lake District, the tour book says. It will be a fun joy ride. Whenever you hear the term ‘joy ride’ and it’s not about stealing a car, use extra caution. This was the joy ride around the Lake District.