On Sunday, we had unseasonably warm temperatures. It reached 81F (27C), which in Maryland, USA, is near record-breaking for 30 October. I worked hard all day Saturday to free up my Sunday schedule so I could meet my favorite motorcycle riding cousin and ride the eastern-most chain of the Blue Ridge mountains.
We were looking for autumn color. However, in these parts…
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Sunday, October 30, the forecast is for temperatures on a sunny day to reach 80F (27C) today. I have tried hard to get all of the weekend chores done to free up today for riding my Harley. However…
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Warning: rare rant alert.
The other day at the office, New Guy (well, he’s been here more than a year now, but he still is the newest member of the staff and at a rookie rank) returned from his honeymoon after his wedding of two weeks ago.
I congratulated him, and then he revealed his true character…
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I am asked sometimes about different styles of men’s boots. Today’s feature is about harness boots. I own dozens of pairs of harness boots and like their appearance a lot.
Why are these boots called Harness Boots?
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I accomplished many chores over the weekend, from home fix-it jobs on the spouse’s “honey-do” list, to caring for my lovely senior pals in taking them grocery shopping, mowing the lawn, and other fun stuff like that.
I was all done by early afternoon on Sunday. The spouse said, “considering that the weather is so nice today, and that you will be having to take care of me after tomorrow’s procedure, why don’t you go for a ride on your Harley?
Man, he didn’t have to ask me twice. I called…
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I am usually a “get it done” kinda guy because I have an ability to apply a laser-like focus to work and tasks I set out to do. Having that type of focus has not been innate; I had to learn how to avoid distractions that would divert attention and keep me from completing even the most simple tasks.
I cannot say that as a child that I had ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), but I know that I was scatter-brained. I would flit from one thing to another, and my Mom would…
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Yes, if you have not figured it out already, I am “different.” And proudly so. What makes me different? Read on.
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I am still on business travel. While reviewing email this morning, I sighed when I saw several emails and attempts at posting comments on this blog from a desperately lonely guy who…
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I am on travel for work this week. I left on Sunday morning and traveled to…
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Today, October 15, marks the 23rd (can’t believe it, but it is) Senior Safety Saturday that I am leading in the area where many older people live in my hometown neighborhood. With a cadre of some 100 volunteers, including many guys & gals who are with the Fire Department where I am a Life Member, we will…
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