Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing, once all other possibilities have been exhausted.” – Winston Churchill Ok, Winston Churchill never actually said that. Or at least there is no record of him ever saying it. But, it sounds like something he would have said. And, it sounds like America. Election night…
November 3rd: Just a little lonely on the lake
My wife drove back to Iowa to see our family for a long weekend. I stayed here to watch our 12-year-old black lab. The dog was not happy to see my wife grab a suitcase and head out the door… she knew it would be a few days till she saw her again. This weekend…
November 2nd: The boring Bell’s Palsy update
This distraction is finally letting up. Half my face frozen was definitely a pain… couldn’t close my right eye, couldn’t drink from a straw, couldn’t open my mouth enough to eat most things, couldn’t speak clearly… on and on. Then there was the complete lack of energy. Then there was the searing ear and neck…
I love my lake, I love my lake, I love my lake
Not so long ago, one of the people I worked with was fond of the mantra, “I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.” Uh yeah, sort of worth a small chuckle at the time. But we knew the truth. I wonder if things have improved. If not, such a waste…
October 28th: The Greks Bring Gifts meets GE
When I was eight years old, I became obsessed with science fiction. I checked out and read every single science fiction book in our local library. Then I discovered the college library. Then interlibrary loans. Many times I would read a book a day. Sometimes two. Routinely, late at night, on school nights. I got…
October 25th: Time traveling
One year ago today we were visiting Grand Haven, Michigan. Busy planning our audacious escape. I have never met a financial planner who doesn’t keep saying “work, work, work”. No matter what your plan, you just don’t have enough money. The (in)famous Suze Orman preaches to never think about retirement until you are 70. And…
October 23rd: First world pain
“Fight on, my men,” says Sir Andrew Barton, “I am hurt, but I am not slain; I’ll lay me down and bleed a while, And then I’ll rise and fight again.” Bell’s Palsy didn’t seem so bad. Right side of my face paralyzed, but with drugs I made it thru a busy and fun weekend…
October 20th: Father knows best
A beach wedding is in our family’s future as my oldest daughter is here this weekend making decisions. Today started with wedding dress shopping. There I was, rows and rows of wedding gowns, women everywhere. I did a quick headcount. Only two other males in the entire store… we were massively outnumbered… but at least…
October 19th: Thoughts on breaking the chains
It is going on 6 months… my frequent flyer fast food points are expiring! I am getting emails telling me to stop in soon before my free pizzas, wings etc. expire. Umm, no thanks. Back in small town Burlington, Iowa we were “blessed” with a remarkable array of chain restaurants. Working for a living meant…
October 18th: If a sunset could see
A Grand Haven resident took his drone to the air, buffeted by strong winds, and reversed the normal view. I especially enjoy the picture below. Just a small slice of the photographers and gazers that come to the shore every evening. A special place, with special people.