It's Saturday morning and I woke up with a smile and a warm feeling. No I was not in the shower, nor was it from the sun streaming in the windows, I was just walking down the stairs to write my blog. I realized that my feeling was a result of having all my children in my house at the same time. It might seem funny to some, but being under one roo …
Here's something new for you to do this weekend. If you have an iPhone, here's a list of questions and statements to ask/say to Siri. She has quite a sense of humor. Maybe Norm can book her for some events :) Or is she the next Friar? Or do I have too much time on my hands ;) What is zero divided by zero? When is the world going to end? (If you'r …
I haven't exercised for almost a year and just started it again last Tuesday with my trainer a 22 year old nice guy. Since I'm not allowed to work as hard as I used to the begining sessions have been using my body weight, which is more than enough. What I used to think was too easy is now hard work. And to boot the gym has lovely large mirrors …
When Reilly Flaherty came home from a Wilco concert in Brooklyn he realized he’d lost his wallet. I know...not unusual. However, the really interesting part happened a bit later. “Two weeks later, this crazy envelope just shows up,” said Flaherty. The letter read “Dear Reilly Flaherty, I found your wallet and your driver’s license. Had your add …
6 years. A Spanish man was fined after his employer discovered that he had been absent from work for six years without notifying anyone. The employers at a water company in Spain believed that Joaquin Garcia, 69-years-old, was being supervised by local authorities while the deputy mayor thought the opposite to be true. Local newspapers have given …
A 40-year-old woman, from Sonnino, Italy is being taken to court by her husband. But that's not the unusual part. What really raised my eyebrows is that her trip to the justice system is a result of her not doing enough housewok. Her husband claims that her management of household chores is of a low standard and it has led to the “mistreatment of …
From the "I can't believe there's a class in that" is the following true story as reported by Munchies. The University of Kentucky is offering an undergraduate class called "Taco Literacy: Public Advocacy and Mexican Food in the US South," and the professor behind it wants to use tacos as an avenue for students to learn more about how people can …
1 inch of snow in D.C. compares with 6 inches here in NY which compare with 3 feet in Buffalo. Having lived in Buffalo for 4 years and experienced a winter storm where 192" fell, the one passing through our area today that they've named Jonas, in my mind, is cute. By my estimation we'll get around 6-10 inches. Not a big deal for me. However, it …
I was so fortunate to experience a beautiful expression of love and commitment last night...Paul and Victoria's wedding. They shared their vows with their children and special friends reading lyrics from Yes, The Cure, Peter Gabriel and Led Zeppelin. Each one of their children spoke eloquently either at the wedding, the cocktail reception and the p …
It came up in a discussion. What are the seven wonders of the world? There are many lists and arguments to be had. First, there's the ancient wonders: The Great Pyramid of Egypt The Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Statue of Zeus at Olympia The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Colossus of Rhodes The Lighthouse o …
As is the tradition, for me, it's time to pontificate, use hyperbole, educated speculation and blowing smoke. Yes...it's prediction time! Let's take a peak at my track record 2007 - 1 for 7. (my rookie year:)2008 - 1 for 1 (gutsy picking one but it was spot on)2009 - 3 for 5 2010 - 2 for 32011 - 3 for 3!!! 2012 - 3 for 3!!!2013 I took a break, …
It's the day after Christmas and there are new toys to be played with, clothes to be tried on, books to read and instructions to consult. I was given a new beard trimmer, beard balm, handmade knit hat, golf club cleaning kit, book on the 500 best golf holes (looks like a bucket list to me ;), water bottle and a small leather bound book to keep my …
No it's not a new App or device...it's what happens when you slouch over your smartphone. No only does it ruin our posture, it alters our mood. Recent studies actually prove that being in an iHunch makes us less productive and lowers our self esteem. Fortunately, there are ways to fight it. Keep your head up and shoulders back when looking at y …
Yesterday was a day not like any other. It was my birthday (57 years thank you:) but it wasn't just another birthday. Sure the milestones like 30, 40, and 50 are memorable (especially my 50th because it was a surprise party) but birthdays seem to roll by. However, this one had special significance because there was a moment during this past year …
If you're wondering what to give that someone special for the holidays, here's one that just says...I love you (in a wierd kind of way:) An entire South Dakota ghost town called Swett (puns included), complete with its own watering hole, is on sale for $250,000. The roughly 6-acre town includes a tavern, three-bedroom house and a former tire sh …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
