The American way of my Dad was different than mine. For him it was finish high school, wait a year for his brother, then go to junior college to play baseball together. Instead of waiting it out, he got with his buddies and they all joined the Marine Corps. Everyone went in, except one, and […]
SLOW LIVING GUIDE, LIKE SLOW TV, IS SLOW ON PURPOSE
March 15, 2025 by
Slow living? Sounds nice, doesn’t it? No flash, no bang, hardly any drama. It could be a life goal, easing into each day with gentle anticipation. What prevents it? Excuses. But, it starts out with the best intentions.
CHRISTMAS DINNER 2024 IN REVERSE
December 25, 2024 by
Christmas dinner at the end looks like more work for someone. It’s not a mystery. Besides I like the whole process of getting things cleaned up for the next mess. Maybe it’s about getting older, but it’s fun setting things up.
BOOZE HISTORY UPDATE
December 5, 2024 by
Boozer history is pretty straight forward, from China, to Egypt, to now. This link comes from homewetbar.com, which sounds pro-booze. Another link showing the same history comes from drugfreeworld.com, which doesn’t sound pro-booze. We all have a history of booze and booze culture as a participant, or witness. It’s not always pretty, but there are […]
FAME AND FORTUNE, BLOG WRITING ADVICE
November 3, 2024 by
Fame and fortune and blog writing? Slow down there word-slinger. Start with writing, then a blog. What about fame and fortune? What about it?
TAPPHORIA TAP HOUSE AT TEN YEARS
July 16, 2024 by
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.
EVERYDAY BLOGGER ON EVERYDAY TOPICS
June 10, 2024 by
An everyday blogger needs to stay sharp to what’s happening around them. If they don’t pay attention, they won’t be able to write a blog post. I’ve been cooking one up this morning, but I changed my routine. Instead of getting up, making tea, and sitting down to compose, I went to the gym. It […]
OVER TALKING? WHO DRAWS THE LINE
April 14, 2024 by
Over talking is not an illness that needs a diagnosis and a treatment. More like a habit; for some a vocation. After all, every radio personality is an over talker by definition since we can’t see their faces. Not any more. Now everyone’s on a screen, ready or not. But I’m still a radio fan. […]
SLOVEMBER OR GATEWAY COUNSELING?
November 1, 2023 by
Slovember is for everyone who failed Sober October. Also for those planning a Drunk December, a Jacked Up January, and Fall Down February. If you’re a compulsive boozer, or stand-up stoner, slow down. No one his saying, “STOP YOUR STUPID SHIT.” At least not out loud. Who needs a nice long Slovember?
BOOMER ALCOHOL: AN INTERVIEW INTERVENTION
September 1, 2023 by
Boomer alcohol? They’ve met before, Baby Boomers and Alcohol. But have they ever really talked to each other? What would they say? Let’s find out:
