November 9th, 2017


I finally bought a wake-up light alarm clock made by Phillips. I have been intrigued by the thinking behind it. I've been looking at them for a while and found this one on sale so I snagged one. I set it last night to experiment with and completely forgot to set my regular alarm on … Continue reading November 9th, 2017

It’s Five P.M. It’s Dark.


The final blow to the season is that annoying twice-yearly ritual...the time change. It brings a realness to winter's pending smack of reality this time of year...the same as it opens the curtain for the new season approaching. Yes, it is dark at 5:00 and it will get darker earlier until Winter Solstice. Mid-December in … Continue reading It’s Five P.M. It’s Dark.

Small Town


One of the best things about living in a small town is the "community" feel to it. The parades, festivals, outhouse races, etc. are all big events in a small town and everyone comes out to play and have some fun. Even in bad times people help each other out to get through. That's what … Continue reading Small Town

October 26th, 2017


I am now officially on vacation for the next 4-5 months! Woo-hoo! I'm very excited to be done for now. Yeah, I'll sure miss those paychecks but I have a lot of things I want to do (and a few things I need to do) during the down time. Since I don't have many expenses … Continue reading October 26th, 2017

Do You Know What That Means?!?!?!


What that means is...next week I am on the road! I got the news today that I am officially through working for the season at the end of this week. Unless I take some other job during the winter, I will not be back to work until early April next year. I have some preliminary … Continue reading Do You Know What That Means?!?!?!