August 23rd, 2020


First things first. It was two years ago today I lost my Dad to bladder cancer. I miss both him and my mom quite a lot and I think about them every day. To those of you reading this blog - PLEASE get regular check-ups and see your doctors about ANYTHING going on with you … Continue reading August 23rd, 2020

August 21st, 2020


My first taste of Scotch was in the early 1980s when I was a stagehand at the Uptown Theatre in Kansas City. The Uptown was (and still is as far as I know) a beautiful old theatre. It was built in the 1920s and opened in 1928. It is adorned with balconies, columns, and a … Continue reading August 21st, 2020

August 17th, 2020


A sign I saw today... Today it was another road trip! This adventure started in Anaconda, Montana. Anaconda has a rich and varied history so click on the link to learn more. It is an old town and there are many cool buildings. One interesting thing there is the historic Anaconda Smelter Stack. I thought … Continue reading August 17th, 2020

August 13th, 2020


Heading south out of Livingston, MT toward Yellowstone NP - a beautiful drive! Another day...another road trip. I got another late start today, but it kind of hit me at the last minute to go for a drive late this morning. Actually, that is usually the case so I can't lie. I could not sit … Continue reading August 13th, 2020

August 10th, 2020


Northbound I-15 between Butte and Helena Today I went on a road trip. I really had the need to get away for a few hundred miles so I did. I have been cooped up for a week trying to get over this damn cold/respiratory infection I got. I am feeling better, although not 100%, but … Continue reading August 10th, 2020