Like many of us, I am connected to the internet either on my cell phone or computer. My day usually starts by firing up my laptop to peruse Facebook. It quickly gives me a recap of late-breaking … more

Recently a group of friends were stranded overnight when their scheduled flight was canceled. It had nothing to do with severe weather. Apparently, the problem was a glitch in the scheduling of an … more

The covid pandemic taught us many things. During the pandemic there was a large decrease in flu cases across the country. With most people wearing protective masks when being in groups, the spread of … more

The use of the term “snail mail” connotes that getting something sent through the post office is a slow process. That is true when compared with the speed of transmitting via computers or … more

It is that time of the year when I often think of the adage “April showers brings May flowers.” Of course, as a child I used to add   “And what do May flowers … more

As the days marched on towards April, I embarked on my yearly chore of doing some spring cleaning. As part of my ritual, I went through piles of paperwork on my desk. As a writer I accumulate papers … more

Despite the occasional reminders that winter wants to stay around for a while, it is spring. Some trees are beginning to show signs of burgeoning leaves. Optimists like myself are putting away down … more

The late George Carlin had a routine where he talked about stuff. He opined that life was just a series of events where we acquire stuff and find ways to keep it. According to him, houses were just a … more

Recently the National Football League held their annual Pro Bowl game where the best players compete in a televised event. But if you tuned in this year you experienced a “what the heck is … more

A cultural phenomenon rapidly developed after an incident in Roswell, New Mexico back in 1947. As reported in the local newspaper, something crash landed on a rural patch of land outside the town. At … more