Pursuing A Course In Apple-Fritterology
Recently, and by that I mean within the last month, my cell phone has been ringing out of my shirt pocket. It is rather frustrating because I rarely give my number to anybody. But there it goes,...
View ArticleThoughts, Plots and Other Dangerous Activities
One day this past week, I got up a little earlier than usual and to keep from waking up the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage I got my coffee and went to the back porch to enjoy a quiet early morning....
View ArticleThoughts, Plots and Other Dangerous Activities
One day this past week, I got up a little earlier than usual and to keep from waking up the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage I got my coffee and went to the back porch to enjoy a quiet early morning....
View ArticlePardon My French, S’il Vous Plaît
When I was young, a saying went around, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words/names will never hurt me.” Supposedly it was to make me ignore people saying nasty things about me.For the most...
View ArticleThe Vegetable War in the Parsonage
Lately, a little bit of tension has developed between the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and myself. It has been a long time coming and I am afraid it has arrived.After decades of being married,...
View ArticleHow fast the shades of summer have faded
Am I getting old or his time passing faster than it used to? It seems I just settle down to do something and before I know it, it is over. 0 read more
View ArticleHow fast the shades of summer have faded
Am I getting old or his time passing faster than it used to? It seems I just settle down to do something and before I know it, it is over. 0 read more
View ArticleIt’s Hot… And I Love It
Recently it has been rather hot around here. A little hotter than usual, in my estimation. I really don’t know if it is getting hotter or as I get older, I’m not able to handle the hot weather....
View ArticlePleeeease Don’t Say You’ll Go Fight For Me, Mr. Candidate
Lately I have been listening to political campaign speeches, which has helped me catch up on some sleep I have missed in the last two years. Don’t get me wrong on this issue. It is not that I am bored...
View ArticleHow Many Mondays Are There in One Week?
I must admit I am not up to date with all of the technology and gadgets today. Just when I think I have something mastered, they upgrade it or replace it was something that I cannot figure out. I guess...
View ArticleNot Smart Enough to Be an Idiot
In my experience, everybody has a slice of “idiot” somewhere hiding inside them. The trick is not to let it show itself at the wrong time. Since everybody is an idiot to some degree or other, maybe we...
View ArticleGo Ahead - Make Dad's Day
Throughout the year, many days of celebration are tucked capriciously into the calendar. So much so, it is hard to find any day of the year where something or someone is not being observed, which has...
View ArticleIs Confession Really Good for the Soul?
I have a confession to make. My first confession, of course, is that I do not always make confessions. Not that I don’t have things to confess, but I am rather slow in owning up to what I am doing and...
View ArticleReady, Set, Now Go for It
As far as I’m concerned, summer is the best time of the year. I look forward to it while withstanding the chilly shivers of wintertime and the erratic damp weather of spring. Summer is my time of year!...
View ArticleIt Was Lights out at the Old Parsonage
As long as I can remember, and at my age that does not go back very far, I have always been an early riser. I do not like to stay in bed any longer than I have to. So much I want to do and so little...
View ArticleMy Amazing Fascination with Summer
It comes as a great relief to me that winter is over and summer has stepped up and taken its rightful place. I really love summer. I am fascinated with all aspects associated with summer.Some people,...
View ArticleWhy Mothers Would Make Good Politicians
In thinking of Mother's Day, I could not help but think about the mess our country is in right now. Not that messes remind me of mothers in particular, but honesty compels me to admit they are good at...
View ArticleWhy Mothers Would Make Good Politicians
In thinking of Mother's Day, I could not help but think about the mess our country is in right now. Not that messes remind me of mothers in particular, but honesty compels me to admit they are good at...
View ArticleLaying my Mother's Day cards on the table
I am not one given over to gambling unless you call life a gamble and then all bets are off. I do not even play the lottery because I would end up paying out $1,987.14 in order to win $10. I have a...
View ArticleI Lost My Mind But I Really Haven’t Missed It
I am notorious for losing things. I do not know what it is about me, but I cannot keep track of anything I own. If you want to lose something and never find it again, simply put it into my trust. I am...
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