It's morning on Long Island. The snow is falling, the wind is blowing and a blanket of snow engulfs the landscape. It's deep enough to smooth out the contours of the land around me. I know that some of you will look and only see the work it will cause. To me, it's an unparalleled beauty that provides a sense of calmness and reflection. There …
Driving along Route 110 on my way to work I encountered a purple car with these bumper stickers. I'm not sure if I should smile or be concerned.
After reading this you might think twice about badgers. Experts believe that a badger foraging for food unearthed an ‘exceptional’ treasure trove of over 200 Roman coins. The ancient coins were found next to a burrow, with some even inside it. Although the badger itself has not been seen, it is thought the most likely explanation is that it …
It's a winter wonderland :) I enjoy the change of the seasons and especially the first significant snow. Although, as usual, the first snow arrives with complaints. Well if you're complaining, you might want to think of moving. I like living here and experiencing each season as it comes and goes. It's one the alluring aspects of living in the …
The prognosticator, see all - tell all, the seer of seers, the prophet, the forecaster, the futurist... is back! It's time for my predictions. Just as a reminder, here's my record since 2007: 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 …
Have you noticed it? Everyone has a heightened sense of anxiety. Lack of social interaction, polarizing politics, mutating viruses...it's no wonder. We all have coping mechanisms and many are taking it out on their fellow humans by acting aggressively with little tolerance for their opinion or even consideration. I believe we are truly living i …
I'm not one to self promote. Growing up, our house was about doing the right thing all of the time, laugh, be humble and respect all who live. So it's a bit out of character for me to write this. Today is an unusual day. I'm not even sure if this has happened before. I looked and didn't find an instance but logic tells me it did - today is my bir …
You know, you learn something everyday and today I learned that flamingos like doughnuts and coffee. No joke. The Granby Zoo in Quebec, Canada, reported that a pink flamingo escaped last Wednesday and was found a short time later loitering in the parking lot of a Tim Hortons. Karl Fournier, director of animal care at Zoo, said "To reassure everyo …
Ever notice how everything we see and read has a sense of urgency about it? These are 3 of today's headlines... • Another intraparty revolt by Democrats imperils swift passage... • "It's our lives on the line": Thousands of young protesters demand urgent action on... • All those 23andMe spit test were part of a bigger plan. Not to mention the …
True story... An employee refused to come into work because his girlfriend hadn't washed his socks. The scaffolder contacted his boss to say that he just couldn't make it in. He tweeted: "I can't come in I can't find any f****** socks she ain't washed f*** all so ain't got nuffin and can't where none because boots got big holes in ffs soz buddy …
I've had the privilege of driving to New Jersey and Brooklyn this past week. Planning the trip to Brooklyn on Wednesday, Waze told me it would take about an hour from my house. It actually took over 2 hours...okay. However, I left the appointment at 2:30 and Waze came up with a 1.5 hour drive. It took over 3 hours. Jersey could've been in a dif …
Now this is a record worth mentioning especially since I cut the lawn at my house. A British man broke a Guinness World Record when he built a riding lawn mower that reaches a speed of 143.19 mph. Tony Edwards, a mechanical engineer from St. Martins, Shropshire, England, said he powered the lawnmower with a 1300cc unit from a Suzuki motorcycle. …
Anyone else find the cool weather a welcome break? True it's symbol of the coming winter that's predicted to be more snowier (is that a word?) than ever but last night I had dinner with my family outdoors and it felt great not to be sweating while eating :) To me a sunny cool day is football weather. It reminds me of my playing days. I loved sm …
You ever wonder why there's a tiny pocket above the front pocket on some jeans? I did so I consulted the oracle. Turns out it had a clear reason behind its creation. It’s just that we don’t use it for that reason today. That small pocket originated back in the late 1800s with the first pair of jeans sold by Levi Strauss & Co and the re …
I remember looking out the window of my office and saying out loud "It's such a clear day, how could someone fly into the Word Trade Center?" When the second plane hit the second tower, I was transfixed to the TV trying to understand what just happened. The brave men and women on the ground and in the air responded. Welles Remy Crowther was on …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
