Chiraq…

The gangs are apparently upping the ante, yet again… August of 2016 was one shooting with a rifle… Then it escalated. Two gangs — the Saints and La Razas — had been sporadically using rifles for six months. This would … Continue reading

Thoughts…

To Democrat Friends: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, … Continue reading

Back to reality…

Playtime and time with the kids and grandkids is over, way too soon. But I hear my bed calling, and it will be nice to not get woken up by a cold nose or slobbery lick at way to early … Continue reading

Burp…

Oh my aching tummy… Ate WAY too much yesterday, but I think Christmas was a success with the kids… The ripping and shredding of wrapping paper… One surprised grandson! He got a laptop for school… And the kids are playing … Continue reading

Merry Christmas!!!

I hope this day finds you spending it with your loved ones, if not enjoy as well as you can wherever you may be… Vito is waiting patiently for ‘his’ presents… He and I are the only ones up! And … Continue reading

Kicking the tires, lighting the fires…

Jeff MacNelly was a friend of the military, and especially of the Navy.  He did a number of ‘special’ cartoons over the years for those of us who served… This is one of my favorites…  Sadly he passed way too … Continue reading

Tis the season…

Nuff said… Say a prayer for those who stand the duty, wherever they may be. … Continue reading

One to think about…

The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn’t hate Christmas, just couldn’t find a … Continue reading

I’m late… sigh…

There are mornings, and then there are mornings… 0700, trying to get dressed and Vito decides he’s waited long enough for me, so he knocks the door open, and I get a cold nose in the butt… Sigh… Yesterday was … Continue reading

The Grey Man, update…

Right at 90,000 words, wrapping it up now… BUT, I need some feedback on this one, I’m not sure if it maintains interest, is too over the top, has too much/not enough detail. So reader feedback is appreciated… Unedited, as … Continue reading