Dogs are wonderful creatures. They are fantastic pets (for the most part). And their "number two" needs to be picked up and bagged. I'm really glad my neighbors pick it up, however, they drop that lovely bag in my garbage can...and it's stinky, even when bagged. It's not my dog, why should I have to put up with that? I find this rude (in my opini …
According to the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey, which has been tracking American telephone use since 2003, fewer than 30 percent of American adults lived in a home with a landline phone last year. Those who still have one may have set it up ages ago—more than half of Americans over the age of 65 rely on landlines, and fewer than 2 percent …
It's Saturday and I'm wondering what it would be like if the work week was 4 vs. 5 day. The traditional 5-day work week has been a standard for decades, but lately, there has been a growing interest in the concept of a 4-day work week. Switching to a 4-day work week promises increased productivity and improved emotional well-being. Yet, there i …
A friend of mine believes he has control over his kids lives who are in their late 20's. Furthermore, he wants control. In reality, control is a fleeting illusion. It's like trying to wrangle a herd of cats. While we may try to govern external circumstances, true mastery lies within. (a Buddhist joke comes to mind:) We can't command the world …
When do you get a haircut? Well, I do when my hair starts resembling a fuzzy poodle or a misplaced tumbleweed. I would guess I go every 6-8 weeks. But if I want to rock the wild marketing guy look, I let it ride a bit longer.
Is it a burden, necessary evil or a joy? Plane flights are an assault on the human body from defrocking at security to squeezing into a seat on the plane. However, the excitement of where you are going helps you tolerate the discomfort. They try to make you comfortable in seats that give you juuuuust enough room to exist by providing drinks, sm …
Because of the explosion of AI, educators have to rethink how they’ll teach courses this fall from Writing 101 to computer science. As an.educator myself, I want to embrace the technology’s potential to teach and learn in new ways. The issue is when you have to assess students, there's a need to “ChatGPT-proof” test questions and assignments. Cou …
Driving a manual shift car has many advantages...but this one had me chuckling If you're wondering, it was on the rear windshield of a Subaru WRX.Enjoy your long weekend!
Gummies? Legal weed? Unfortunately not. I'm referencing the kind that your body creates in your kidneys. Apparently it's more common then you might imagine. I've been battling them for two weeks and I think they've finally passed me by. Quite a battle...and may I say I'm a bit battle weary :) To prevent them, they tell me not to eat fish, p …
Nothing like a ferry ride across the LI Sound on a beautiful day like yesterday. We were on our way to a wedding in Connecticut and instead of driving around on 95, we decided to take the Orient Point Ferry to New London. It's worth every penny. What a relaxing break. I started to wonder what other alternate paths or breaks could or do I take d …
This story gives new meaning to catching the big one. While on a fishing trip with her family in late July, Tampa Bay Mayor Jane Castor reeled in a big catch...about 70 pounds of cocaine valued at some $1.1 million dollars. The mayor told the Tampa Bay Times that the drugs were found in a package adrift in the Atlantic Ocean as she and other fa …
Even the bears need to cool off. Police in the city of Burbank responded to a report of a bear sighting in a residential neighborhood and found the animal sitting in a Jacuzzi behind one of the homes. After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the home, police said in a statement Friday. It might of been ove …
Forgiveness or approval? Do you usually seek approval before taking action or ask for forgiveness after the fact? Both have it's plus's and minus's. Seeking approval fosters trust and open communication, creating a supportive environment for collaboration and cooperation. However, it can lead to indecisiveness, a lack of personal autonomy, hind …
Everything is moving faster it seems. Business, the proliferation of AI, and even baseball. As my Uncle says "Faster, Better, Cheaper" :) I try to slow things down on the weekends. Kind of catch my breath which is sometimes difficult to do. People appear to be always hurrying to get somewhere. I often think that they are missing the journey. S …
I had called Verizon Thursday afternoon to complain about their coverage. It has gotten worse over the past 6 months. Areas which usually showed full bars now barely have two and sometimes the coverage is nonexistent. The woman who took my call told me I had to update the SIM card in my iPhone and gave me explicit instructions which I followed... …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
