I drove my partner to visit his mother in Pittsburgh for a quick two-day trip over this past weekend. I did some chores around her house, including (finally) heavying up the electrical system so I could install central air conditioning. None too soon — it was over 90°F (37°C), so the cooling was very welcome relief.
Unfortunately, my mother-in-law’s neighbor is a real sorry excuse for a human being. He called the cops on me twice while I was there.
Continue reading
Happy Saturday! Unofficial beginning of summer here in the good ol’ U.S.-of-A! Memorial Day weekend, and all that. And summer it is, with temperatures forecast to hit 90°F (32°C) or higher today and tomorrow!
Lots going on here in Greater Suburbia of Worshinun*.
Continue reading
Oh fiddlesticks, I was outted. I was participating in a community meeting the other night, where we were discussing redevelopment of a tired old suburban shopping district, where I once lived and where I own several properties that I rent to community heroes so they have an affordable place to stay in the community where they work.
During the meeting, there was a fair amount of discussion about just what types of development we thought would be appropriate for this community. Currently, there are a number of small Mamma-and-Pappa Shops — I say that because most of the shops are owned and operated by people of Hispanic origin. Lots of stores and restaurants that cater to the large Hispanic population in the area.
Someone said, “there isn’t any night life here any more. There used to be a gay bar, but they closed. I wonder why?”
Then someone else pointed at me and said, “go ask that gay guy.”
Oh cripes….
Continue reading
I admit, I thought I had seen everything, but this message takes the prize for being the most indecipherable I have been sent (to date).
Using an on-line converter, I figured out this was text-speech for “are you going to International Mr. Leather in Chicago?”
Hmmmm….
Continue reading
Bal-Laced Dehner Patrol Boots
While I was at the staging area for the Law Ride, an event that was held on May 13, 2012, in Washington, DC, I looked at the boots that the motor officers who were there were wearing. Interestingly (or should I say, “disappointingly”), there were relatively few motor officers wearing Dehner patrol boots.
Why?
Continue reading
Chippewa Hi-Shine Pride of Boots
Four motorcops from the Orlando, Florida, PD were wearing Chippewa Hi-Shine Engineer Boots, model #71418. These are tall engineer boots made in the traditional style with a large round toe and single strap across the instep, and a buckle closure at the top of the boot shaft. Many motor officers choose this style of boot over patrol boots with a bal-laced instep.
My opinion?
Continue reading
Chippewa Trooper Boots on Motorcops
Two outfits — one from Florida, and another from Georgia — were wearing Chippewa Trooper Boots, model #27950. These are standard-style tall police patrol boots with a bal-laced instep.
My opinion?
Continue reading
Cops at staging area
I gathered and rode with a large group of bikers who are cops, retired cops, or are in some way related to a law enforcement professional or work in the profession. We rode to join an event that is held around the same time as “Police Week” in Washington, DC. Motor officers from only seven (7) jurisdictions joined that ride this year, which was disappointing.
Anyway, I digress… what two worlds?
Continue reading
Okay, I have lived near the capital of the United States, Washington, DC, for my whole life. I rarely go into the city any more, preferring a quieter life in the suburbs.
Nonetheless, this view….
Continue reading
I wrote last year about my great nephew and his disinterest in going to his high school prom. He was taunted as “being gay” because he didn’t want to attend this annual event at his school. Like me, he hates dressing up, all the fuss about proms in general, and the cost. (Last year’s post is here.)
Prom season has rolled around again for my nephew, but he has matured quite a bit from last year. This year, when he was asked, “who are you taking to the prom?” by classmates and his family, he answered,
Continue reading