Before the Covid19 virus and quarantine life, we would eat out at least every few days. It might have been for lunch or dinner or sometimes both. We flowed with the wind of desire in what we ate. Life is a bit different now. Grocery shopping is a bit different now. For years my wife Jane did all … [Read more...] about Supporting Local Business Development
Rant and Raves
The Dumbing Down of America is Not Really Happening
(This article was written in January of 2020, just a few months before COVID19 changed our world.) Since casually retiring on the beach, I get a chance to read now more than ever. I've always been a reader and still find great joy in learning. I am ready for the headlines to become more about how … [Read more...] about The Dumbing Down of America is Not Really Happening
The Parts Mans Lament
I work behind the counter in a farm equipment store. Sometimes, I’m called a genius, then again, I’m called much more. I claim I’m no mechanic. Yet, when a job gets sick, some mechanic comes to ask me, "What makes the darn thing tick? I’m supposed to know the numbers of bolts and nuts and … [Read more...] about The Parts Mans Lament
Kids Can’t Count Change
I dropped by the convenience store the other day to pick up a few things on my way home. There was a polite young lady at the counter. She smiled and said hello when I came in. Friendly enough I thought. After a few moments to locate what I wanted, I headed to the counter to check out. I laid my … [Read more...] about Kids Can’t Count Change