The Marvelous Fall Frenzy of 2025 will indeed be that. Because Major League Baseball has again changed the playoff format this year. Because the competition for eyeballs/clicks/viewers/consumers/money is, like everything else - greater than ever. One quarter of the way through the 21st Century and everything is in hyper-drive. Which is, I think, not good … Continue reading A Marvelous Fall Frenzy: MLB Playoffs, 2025
Tag: happiness
Tariffs
Trump's plan is simple. Tariffs are imposed to make America great. First, we need some definitions. Tariffs are fees charged to foreign countries for the privilege of selling product to consumers in the home country. Such as: Japanese made cars sold here in the United States. Great means of a high quality that is highly regarded, … Continue reading Tariffs
Logging and all things trees
No one loves forests and parks more than me. All things trees, in fact. I love wood, have a deep reverence for it. I have my whole life. That began, I recollect, when I was five watching my father build a bookcase. My brother's wife has it now. Now, it's seventy years old. I built … Continue reading Logging and all things trees
The Fourth of July, 2024
The Fourth of July, 2024, was nothing short of Shell Shock. Oh my, my was I surprised. Nothing but banging the drum. Let me tell you: The Road Trip up to Wyoming began the weekend. That was a last minute surprise. My niece had called in route. Said she could pick me up if I … Continue reading The Fourth of July, 2024
Bang the Drum
Bang the Drum is my metaphor for doing that which makes me happy. Last session, as I was leaving, Psych-girl asked, "How can you get closer to banging on the drum all day?" She's funny that way--using my words to move me in a positive, healthy direction, towards contentment. That gave me something to think … Continue reading Bang the Drum
Jack’s Service
"Almost no one wore black to Jack Joseph Jabbour’s memorial service. Instead, the rows of New Hope Church on Friday were filled with family and friends — some smiling, some weeping — wearing bright colors... — Read on http://www.postindependent.com/news/before-i-say-ta-ta-for-now-new-castle-honors-jack-jabbour-with-a-celebration-of-life/ Front page, above the foldSo that's my brother Jack. We (the family) had a second service … Continue reading Jack’s Service
Smile
Smile. "When you smile the whole world smiles with you." Ha! Sometimes. A smile is contagious. As is laughter. It's how we're wired. Try it. The question is: What about faking it? Here is a favorite jingle of my father: It is easy enough to be pleasant When life rolls along like a song, But … Continue reading Smile
It’s Way Worse Than You Think
It's way worse than you think was inspired by several recent posts on X and other platforms. Foremost of which was: What the hell is causing the current mental health crisis? Furthermore was: What the hell is causing the loneliness epidemic? Additionally: Has the sexual revolution failed? Last, and maybe the key is: Is this the … Continue reading It’s Way Worse Than You Think
Thanksgiving 1984
Thanksgiving 1984, thirty-nine years ago, was special for me. And, it's all on tape. However, at the time, how remarkable it was was lost on me. We all were just having a good time. My then wife was what is now known as an "early adapter". Because she was always buying and trying the latest … Continue reading Thanksgiving 1984
Best Playlist Ever: 100 years
Best play list ever is, I decided, my 2020 Drinking Songs. Because, well, let's get into it and you tell me. The Early Years 1919 How you gonna keep'em down on the farm. Andrew Bird 1927 Alabama song (whisky bar). The Doors 1936 Rye Whiskey. Tex Ritter 1949 I'm so lonesome I could cry. Hank Williams … Continue reading Best Playlist Ever: 100 years