Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Being Frank About Life

  • Csikós Tokány

    This evening it was csikós tokány (chee-kohsh to-kahny) for dinner from my new Hungarian cookbook. Basically it is pork stew with bacon, and it was very tasty. Was just the…


  • When Did We Become a “Herd?”

    Herd immunity is a term we keep hearing in the news of late. I keep wondering why it is called herd immunity. Are we now cattle? This evening as the…


  • At a Loss for Words

    As the news is coming out about a doctor who performed hysterectomies on women, under the care of ICE, in bad faith, I am at a loss for words, and…


  • The Fear is Real

    The fear is real and has been since the first group of militia showed up at a protest in Virginia fully armed, and no one stopped them. The fear is…


  • Dear Joe and Kamala…

    Dear Joe and Kamala, Congratulations on becoming the winning Democratic team. You make a good team as you balance one another in your skill sets and your experiences. I’ve been…


  • Explain so a Five-Year-Old Would Understand – Take 4

    While listening to the radio today, there was a pundit talking about the upcoming election. They were discussing who would be voting for whom. This particular commentary, focused on LatinX…


  • In Memoriam of 9/11


  • I’m Furious with President Obama

    President Obama left office essentially squeaky clean in terms of scandals. He and his administration did a good job of governing with as much integrity as one might have as…


  • Special Day

    It’s my special day. I’ll be back tomorrow to rant or rave, or both. Have a blessed day!


  • Birthday Cake

    Tomorrow is my birthday. In our family we have a tradition where the birthday person chooses the place for their birthday dinner, their birthday dessert, and after eating both of…


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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.