Category Archives: Musings

I had just turned 9 in the summer of ’61 and looking back on things now the numerologists would go nuts with some of the numbers. I was (and remain) a life long NYYankee fan, it was my dad’s favorite … Continue reading →

Seems an appropriate title: One year ago today, right around this time, Drew and I had just checked into the Hampton Inn in Okatie after an overnight drive and dropping Abbey THE dog off at May River Pet Resort for … Continue reading →

As I’m writing this, I keep hearing the Chambers Brothers playing in my head. I am now, officially, a Septuagenarian. I’ve made it further than my dad did by over a year, I am the oldest male in the family … Continue reading →

Wow…I have been off kilter for a while..no reason, just was, maybe still am a bit. However, I do have a lot to say about the past few weeks, so here goes. After returning from Dave Sloan’s celebration of life … Continue reading →

Today, SCOTUS ruled 6-3 against gun safety…just let that sink in for a minute. The incredible two faced statements (and yes, this brings in the likely overturn of Roe v. Wade) about states having the right to make critical decisions … Continue reading →

There is no discussion, there is no sharing ideas and thoughtfully evaluating different opinions. What, exactly have we, as a nation, even as a planet, become? There was a time, not that long ago, where GOP leaders came out against … Continue reading →

A little over a year ago, my father in law, Dave, passed away. Due to the still prevalent pandemic, we had a small outdoor graveside service (it was really, really cold). The plan was to gather again for a celebration … Continue reading →

This morning, I was watching, as I most always do, the 7am Sportscenter (I record it since it’s laden with commercials). Just as I was about to forward through one set I saw the beginnings of a commercial for a … Continue reading →

Sometime in the next few months I will complete my 70th trip around the sun. I remember huddling under my desk at St. Brendan School during the nuclear drills, I remember praying in class during the Cuban Missile Crisis, long … Continue reading →