Fall in New England is when the thoughts of critters of the woods, normally happy with their woodland abode, turn toward winter. Winter means cold, snow and ice. “Why should we suffer when there is a lovely little warm house… Read More ›
Travel
Friday Fun Flick, William goes to South Africa!
You may remember William Price, the lawyer with the incredibly fun office. Well, William’s mother wanted to go on a safari. So being the wonderful son he is, he took her to South Africa. William is not only a wonderful… Read More ›
Isabella’s of Iraan: Fine Dining in the Oil Field
First of all, this is about Iraan, a tiny town in southwestern Texas, not Iran, the Country Formerly Known as Persia. Although, really, who doesn’t enjoy a good kabab? We had a quick trip out to Iraan again last week,… Read More ›
Skeptical Moai is Skeptical
My son took an existing picture of the Moai of Easter Island (which I can find all over the Internet but cannot find attribution), and added a little something. Fans of James Randi may recognize his pose on the right… Read More ›
“NONE SHALL PASS!”, and why Maryland needs a new flag
I have been put in charge of helping scan and update the old family photographs. I’ve really enjoyed seeing some of the truly old ones, the ones of relatives in big hats and fancy clothing we aren’t quite sure the… Read More ›
No worries November….
The wee cabin has been the subject of a few blog posts. This year is the latest we have been able to use the cabin, having installed a small heater that we run while we are gone. We have arrived… Read More ›
Dressing for Alaska
I have to admit, I fell in love with Alaska during my first cruise. My friend Jeff Wagg, cruise organizer genius, put together a fantastic cruise for the JREF. Alaska is perfect for cruising. Much of the state is only… Read More ›
Finding the Missing “S” in Texas
Texas. There are states that are ignorable. South Carolina is unlikely to fill you with strong emotion, and Delaware is somewhere you’ll probably never go. Texas isn’t like that. EVERYONE has an opinion about Texas, and Texas will be reckoned… Read More ›
Free Train Ride, and I’m not even a Hobo!
The wool arts tour is always a lot of fun, this year my friend Mary Alice brought along her husband Jonas this. He was a very good sport, but it wasn’t until we were at one stop that he really… Read More ›
Friday Fun Flick! Failed Pirate Invasion of NYC!
My friend Mark Roberts took this photograph from his place of work in NY city! I think the pirates need to rethink their pillage plans! Thanks for letting me share Mark! Related articles Five Most Notorious Pirates (mangosalute.com) {nyc} free… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 