“Carl, the Loser”

“Carl, the Loser”

Sep. 28, 2021 by

         It was during my college years that I first became aware that “Carl” (or “Karl”) meant “loser.”           If you’re old enough to remember the “Mad Libs” games, then

“Xfinity Eternity”

“Xfinity Eternity”

Sep. 21, 2021 by

         As of this writing I have been the customer of four different cell phone providers since I retired nine years ago: Verizon, T-Mobile, Consumer Cellular, and as of yesterday,

“On Mandates, Laws, and Freedoms”

“On Mandates, Laws, and Freedoms”

Sep. 14, 2021 by

         “Athletic shoes required to use the fitness center.”          That’s the sign that greets patrons of the fitness center at our Dover Modern Maturity Center.  And my first (admittedly

“Is It Too Much to Ask?”

“Is It Too Much to Ask?”

Sep. 7, 2021 by

         Sorry.  I’m still on my kick about things that don’t work.           Last week I was harping on the fact that my cell phone wasn’t working right (it still

“If Billionaires Can Joy-ride in Space …”

“If Billionaires Can Joy-ride in Space …”

Aug. 31, 2021 by

         … then why can’t we have a dependable cell-phone system?           I know, I know, billionaires and their toy rockets have nothing in common with the workings of mega-communications

“Water You Thinking about That?”

“Water You Thinking about That?”

Jul. 20, 2021 by

         Apparently, the development in which we live has ongoing problems with its water system and once or twice a year we are notified that the water will be shut

“Random Thoughts”

“Random Thoughts”

Jul. 13, 2021 by

         I’m just going to start writing.  Nothing in particular came to mind as a topic for this week’s blog, so let me see where my head takes me.         

“Evidence of God at Work”

“Evidence of God at Work”

Jul. 6, 2021 by

         The trauma that struck our household recently was almost unbearable.  No, no one died.  No one came down with a terminal illness.  The house didn’t catch fire.  The trauma

“Lessons from Cornhole”

“Lessons from Cornhole”

Jun. 29, 2021 by

         The other day I got a surprise invitation.  Daughter Karlyn saw our new cornhole game and asked me if I’d like to play with her.  Cornhole, for the uninitiated,

“When Tech Works (a Rebuttal to Last Week’s Rant)”

“When Tech Works (a Rebuttal to Last Week’s Rant)”

Jun. 23, 2021 by

         Sometimes things actually do work out OK.  After last week’s rant about the failures/complexities of modern technology, perhaps it’s time to give thanks for the little victories that come