When you think about it, it’s really astonishing. In early civilization your labors were directly connected to your survival. You worked all day to live. Today, the production of food and goods we consume is antiseptic to our daily lives. We’ve lived through a pandemic where millions died and we survived by going online. From food to toilet paper …
I must admit, sorry pumpkin fans, but this pumpkin spice thing is over the top. I think it's jumped the shark, as was coined in 1985 by Jon Hein in response to a 1977 episode from the fifth season of the American sitcom Happy Days, in which Fonzie jumps over a shark while on water-skis. We can get anything with pumpkin spice now. For example (the …
It's mid October and SpaceX has sent 47 rockets to space and landed the second stage of each on a small drone ship floating in the ocean. They have launched more rockets than all other countries combined. Their goal is 52 this year. SpaceX does this so often it is now common place. I try to watch every launch but there have been so many, it's diff …
This story seemed unbelievable because why on earth would you smuggle snakes in your pants. It left me shaking my head... Calvin Bautista, a 36 year old man from Queens, has been charged with smuggling three Burmese pythons in his pants at a U.S-Canadian border crossing. He, allegedly, brought the hidden snakes on a bus that crossed into northe …
As the remnants of Ian move over the eastern seaboard, I'm reminded by Hurricane Sandy which devastated the south shore of Long Island. The destruction looks the same with boats ending up in people's backyards and houses totally gone. I watch the news reports, the interviews with residents and the utter devastation that Mother Nature brought to b …
It's amazing how the simplest gesture can affect you or another person. Such as: Opening a door Smiling Saying a kind word Acknowledging someone's presence Even wearing a clown nose It can mean a lot more than you know...Thank You!
As I walked out of the house this morning (Friday) I fell a chill! Something I hadn't felt in, what seemed like, a long time. The cool crisp air was refreshing. My thoughts started to drift towards fall activities...buying a cord of wood to heat the house, pruning some pesky trees and bushes and getting the snow thrower started. With the dry …
Merriam-Webster just added 370 words and phrases to its dictionary this month. Although that may not be ground breaking news, the words that were added may surprise you. Among the many are these notables... Pumpkin spice Shrinkflation Adorkable Subvariant ICYMI (for those who don't text much, that means In Case You Missed It) Yeet If you' …
A brilliant and influential man said: "The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."--Nelson Mandela Is it really conquering fear that is brave? I believe we (humans) all have fear as we should. Fear has helped us, as a race, survive through the years. So being afraid is important. However, if fear drives you …
I'm very grateful I have air conditioning in my home, office and car this summer. It's been quite hot and I don't remember it being so. This inspired me to do a bit of research. This is from NOAA: Since the beginning of the 20th century, temperatures in New York have risen almost 2.5°F, and temperatures in the 2000s have been higher than in any o …
Are we really that far removed from the family tree? The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in a brilliant piece of detective work, believe a little Capuchin monkey called 911 from a zoo last Saturday night. The call disconnected and dispatchers tried to call and text back but there was no response, so deputies were sent to investigate. T …
“Being honest may not get you many friends, but it will always get you the right ones.” Best I can tell, this quote is attributed to John Lennon. The art of being honest with friends can be tricky. There are those that are blessed with the art of diplomacy and can say pretty much anything and you'll thank them for it. It seems most don't say any …
I'm in Canada this week staying at a friends house on Lake Erie next to the Buffalo Canoe Club (image is the boathouse) that is populated with Buffalonians who founded it in 1886. It's a very different vibe up here. Laid back, no one's in a rush, with funny accents...eh? Some of the big concerns I hear are about an extra 1% tax the local govern …
I was pulled over on two Fridays ago with no license plate on the front of my car. Guilty. I was waiting for the bracket which arrived a couple of months ago and got lazy. When I handed him my insurance card, license and registration, the insurance card was old so I received two tickets. The police officer told me if I got the plate on within one …
A good friend shared his grand daughter's artwork with me and it immediately inspired thoughts and potential uses. She is a smart and talented woman making her way in the world and I found her creativity and the story behind it fascinating. Inspiration is a sacred revelation that I find in many places. It can be described as exhilarating, excit …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
