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Good to home again

I know that the past few posts sound all doom and gloom.  And I’ll admit, there is some doom and a bit of gloom.  But it’s not all like that.  Take this weekend for example. I came home from work Friday, changed, grabbed my already packed bags and then headed out to pick up the [...]

Labor Day Weekend

It’s not lost on me that Labor Day has morphed over time from being a celebration and day of rest for the workers of this country into a day celebrated by upper middle class white collar types who enjoy spending their extra day off shopping for whatever and eating out. Which of course leaves the [...]

In Florida

I’m in Florida. It’s not exactly a vacation, but it’s still Florida. I’m here, with my brother, to visit my grandparents. It’s kind of an impromptu visit. They are 91 years old. They are mentally and physically healthy, all things considered. They have their independence, living in an apartment in an assisted living community. Of [...]