Because I served as “acting boss” all summer, I did not use any accrued leave benefits. So I decided to take a week off this week as a “staycation”. That is a made-up word for taking time off while staying at home and using “vacation” time. Thus: “stay” + va-“cation”.
However, this Staycation is not a time when I am out riding the Harley or otherwise…
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Last night I attended a community meeting of a local body-politic on which I once served a four-year term as Chairman. This board deals with planning, zoning, and development in the county of my birth and where I have made my home for some six decades. Once again, the wingtip dorky dress-shoed and suited attorneys hired by one of the largest developers were at it again, …
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I took the Spouse to a routine doctor’s appointment the other day. This doc has seen me before as well, though it has been a while. Spouse and I both got our annual flu shot, from the doctor himself. (rare.)
While being examined, the doc chatted with us and asked me several questions about the recent hurricanes. As we talked, I mentioned that…
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Did you get the plate of that truck that hit me? I ask because…
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I am heartbroken about recent devastation wreaked upon places where I have worked, trained, and supported on over 20 visits throughout my working career. There is little I can do at this stage of my life and work situation other than make financial donations and approve waivers of bureaucratic policies that would otherwise be enforced.
So while my heart is in the Caribbean, I am taking time out to divert my sadness with more pleasant memories. I cannot believe it was exactly eight weeks ago today that…
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These are tough times in my beloved USA. My favorite US Caribbean islands have been hammered by a massive hurricane that has its sights set on…
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Yep, August 16 came and went. I gave myself a present — took the day off work. At home, the spouse did his usual thing: gave me a card, a rose from our garden, a kiss and a hug, then asked “what’s for breakfast?” (He really doesn’t celebrate or care for birthdays, even “milestone” days like this day was for me.)
But before we sat down for breakfast, the doorbell rang. “Who’s that?” demanded the Spouse. Well, ’twas another surprise. Out on the lawn there rose such a clatter that…
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Today, July 4, is the date we choose to celebrate as “Independence Day” here in the USA. It is the correct reference to the day, but not quite the actual date. Huh?
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There has been much in the news about how the United States has fallen into exceptionally low regard on the international stage due to the damage from 45’s failures to act responsibly, pulling out of the Paris climate accord, bullying and nasty reputation, as well as the loons with which he has surrounded himself.
The crap going on as a result is a direct conflict and assault to my beliefs and patriotism.
I grew up to be a patriotic citizen and truly believe in the founding principles of what my country was founded on, and the words inscribed…
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My blog is delayed with updates. As usual, I am having a bit of writer’s block again because there is just not much new information about boots that I have not already covered before on this blog, on my boot wiki knowledgebase or on or within my website overall.
Plus, The Spouse…