Category Archives: Personal

Whooo hooo! It is almost over. I did my duty and voted, but I have to admit that this was a tough one for me. It was definitely a choice between the lesser of two evils in many cases. I … Continue reading →

I am getting a little sick of hearing everyone demonize illegal aliens. Yes, they should not be here. I can’t and won’t argue that. However, nobody here, save the Native Americans, belongs here, so let’s try to get over that … Continue reading →

This discussion has come up a couple of times in recent months among some friends.   I drink. Rarely, but I do drink. I also smoke. I don’t smoke cigarettes, but I do smoke cigars. I will not admit, publically, … Continue reading →

I have been fairly happy with my Yamaha V-Star 1300 Touring edition motorcycle.  There have been many times, though, that I wanted something bigger and louder.   Recently, Ted Malone upgraded his Suzuki and replaced it with a really nice … Continue reading →

As a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence, I get the joy of raising wonderful little bundles of fur into fully mature dogs ready to take on the world.   My second puppy, Emile, was the model of all … Continue reading →

Some of you already know this, but for the others, I help raise puppies for Canine Companions for Independence. They are an incredible organization that has been around for over 25 years.   Anyways, we just had a turn-in the … Continue reading →

I love my scooter. I love to ride it around town. I do not love to ride it on the highway.   OK, that said, the best way to get from my house to work is to take the highway. … Continue reading →

Yep, it is true. We had a nice snow storm the other day. Many people were stranded in their cars, other stranded at work, and some stranded at the airport and even in buses and trains.   My biggest problem, … Continue reading →

Seven years ago, in October, I purchased my 1982 Corvette. I feel in love with it, bought it, and brought it home. All of my friends called it the Mid-Life Crisis.   Well, seven years later, life has changed: My … Continue reading →

I often say in my classes that there is no such thing as common sense. Amazing as it sounds, it is true.   You can put a sticker on an iron that say, do not press against your face as … Continue reading →