Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Being Frank About Life

  • Driven to Distraction

    Ever had one of those days where something unexpected happens. Then, all day long it lingers on your mind to the point of being completely and utterly distracting, not being…


  • A Free “N” Card?

    Recently I’ve been hearing about a free “N” card being distributed. It seems to be a card that allows a non-black person to use the N-word. Should the non-black person…


  • Eclairs On My Mind

    Finding new cooking or baking shows to watch are a pasttime of mind. Yes, I know, so shocking and surprising to all of you. I found a new one called…


  • Monkfruit Sweetner

    When I’ve gone to Costco, I’ve seen Monkfruit Sweetener a few times, but never gave it too much attention. However, during the last visit, it caught my eye a little…


  • It’s Spring!

    I know it is only in my mind, but it is Spring to me. The weather isn’t too bad. We are about to have the time change. My seedlings are…


  • Nomadland

    Just about anything with Frances McDormand in it is a must see. She is such a great actor, and apparently now producer as I saw her listed as one for…


  • Covid Shift

    Earlier this evening I was talking to a long-time friend. Our discussion centered around mental health and practicing self-care. During the conversation I started reflecting on shifts that had occurred…


  • Shot Happy

    Tomorrow is the first big personal day of 2021. We are going to get our first shot of the Moderna vaccine! I had been very excited to hear the news…


  • No TV = More Accomplishments

    It has now been over a week since I went on a TV news hiatus (well, it really has been a TV hiatus in the end). I am still watching…


  • Little(?) Micro Aggressions

    If I hear one more white man ask where his safe space is, I just might lose it! As a white man, albeit a gay one, which may take me…


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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.