In case you’ve never seen this…

From a side conversation about music and musicians on a mil-email string last night… It went from Bill Withers, who was in the Navy for nine years before he became a songwriter, to Glen Campbell and his song Universal Soldier. … Continue reading

Random musings…

As a former navigator, I have always been intrigued by the Antikythera mechanism, first found in 1905.  There is a ‘new’ update on the findings and modeling that is definitely worth watching, although it’s 30 minutes long. It is HERE.  … Continue reading

If you ever wondered…

Why your food never looked this good… Gives a whole new meaning to the word staged… But motor oil on pancakes??? Really??? Sigh… … Continue reading

Finally!!!

Showdown on the River is now live in paperback! As always, click the cover to get the link! It’s going to be $11 since it is shorter than my usual novels. Anybody that wants a signed copy, throw a couple … Continue reading

There is…

A right and a wrong way… Oil Change instructions for Women : 1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change. 2) Drink a cup of coffee. 3) 15 minutes later, write … Continue reading

Unintended consequences…

Strike once again in where else…California… A new “Hero Pay” mandate in Long Beach, California has inadvertently cost some frontline grocery workers their jobs.  “Ralphs and Food 4 Less, both owned by the parent company Kroger, announced Monday that they … Continue reading

Listen more, talk less…

From Nick Saban… worth listening to… Nick Saban once told a room full of athletes and coaches that God gave you two ears and one mouth so you can "listen twice as much as you talk." Riveting speech under two … Continue reading

We’re back…

We restarted our weekly dinner last night, and it was obvious people were starved for companionship! An even dozen folks showed up… And it was my turn to cook, so they got southern comfort food. Jambalaya, southern green beans, bread, … Continue reading

Random things…

As a Neanderthal-American, I’m perfectly happy to be living in Texas… Just sayin’ And Toyota just keeps teasing us… If they ever sold the Hilux here, they would fly out the door! And for those who are ‘victims’ of Lucas … Continue reading