Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Being Frank About Life

  • ¡Viva Papa Rob and Papa Joe!

    A great thing happened today for two of the best human beings I have had the privilege of knowing for close to 40 years! They have mentored me, counseled me,…


  • We Are the Frogs in the Frying Pan

    I’ve often been told the way to cook a frog is to put him in a pan of nice cool water. It is familiar to him, so he doesn’t think…


  • The Bounty Begins

    Today was vegetable garden evening. It has just been too warm to get out to it like I had planned. The other yard work just took the energy out of…


  • Happy 4th!


  • Automation Today! Unemployment Tomorrow?

    We had a mini date night last evening. After several considerations, we decided to eat outside at Portillo’s. The weather was perfect for sitting on the patio. As I waited…


  • Better Day Today

    A good night’s sleep can help do wonders. I did wake up feeling better today. Tired, but better. As I went through the day, I came to realize why I…


  • One of Those Days

    I almost didn’t write tonight! However, although my mood is sour, I wanted to honor my goal of posting every day for a full year. Being that day 365 will…


  • It’s Mandatory Time

    The Delta Variant is taking off! It may not be a popular idea among those who believe the last guy in the White House will be reinstated in August, but…


  • Committee Meeting Tonight

    Our neighborhood has a social committee for which I help facilitate the meetings. We met tonight, so I’ll be back with another post tomorrow. Tired and time for slumber.


  • No Frills Flying

    When we decided we needed/wanted to go to New York to finish our business, I began looking at flight costs. Usually we are big Southwest fans. Not this time because…


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These are the inner wonderings and thoughts of a middle-aged man who happens to be a father, husband, grandfather, friend, brother, son, and thinker.