September 1st, 2025 – European Travel Challenges?


I have been seeing some items of interest in the news recently, things that could affect travel and those of us who love to travel need to be aware of this stuff and the possible repercussions. By now most of you are probably aware of the crushing tourism in parts of Europe and the issues … Continue reading September 1st, 2025 – European Travel Challenges?

August 30th, 2025 – Summer is Unofficially Over (Maybe for Some!); What a Pain; Rearranging the House a Little


Yep, it’s Labor Day weekend - the time of year where people think the outdoors is over for the year. However, even if I were able to go someplace, it sure would not be this weekend. The highway in front of my house has been like a boat & RV show. yesterday and today. Everyone … Continue reading August 30th, 2025 – Summer is Unofficially Over (Maybe for Some!); What a Pain; Rearranging the House a Little

August 29th, 2025 – A Memory


Yesterday I posted about ten movies I liked. One I listed was “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”. I had said that it was “a bit dated” and there was one thing that really stood out in that movie for me that brought back a lot of memories. The character named Brad gets canned from All-American … Continue reading August 29th, 2025 – A Memory

August 26th, 2025 – Photo Contest; Up Yours, Verizon


On a whim a few days ago I entered an iPhone photo contest on a website with this photo: Cicada I got it submitted just a couple of hours before the deadline. There were some really nice photos people submitted. I did not win, but the top pick was a really good closeup of a … Continue reading August 26th, 2025 – Photo Contest; Up Yours, Verizon

August 24th, 2025 – Today’s Prompt


How do you plan your goals? I don’t believe in goals. If you do not achieve the goals you set, then you personally have failed. How does that make someone feel? Why would anyone purposely do that to themselves? Hell with that nonsense. There is no need to make your life any more difficult voluntarily … Continue reading August 24th, 2025 – Today’s Prompt