On a hot, summer day a trip to the beach makes a perfect outing. Fortunately, South Bend has several within easy driving distance at Indiana Dunes State Park. The park sits at the very southern tip of Lake Michigan and … Continue reading →
What could be more intriguing to four small boys than a river’s edge? Especially one with places where they can get right up to water, throw stones in to watch the splash, and look around for fish and other aquatic … Continue reading →
I’m not the world’s most serious gardener, but I do enjoy it. I get a lot of satisfaction from digging in the dirt, planting seeds or tiny plants, and watching them grow. But August in North Carolina is not a … Continue reading →
My bank recently demanded that I change password. I know that it’s a good practice to change passwords periodically, so I understand why they did it. It’s an annoyance but an understandable one and I go along. But then they … Continue reading →
At the beginning of the year I posted a few goals for the year. You can find that post here. In the interests of accountability, I’m posting an update to keep myself on track. As of right now (half way through … Continue reading →
The beach is a wonderful place for people who like to collect interesting things. When I’m out walking on the sand, I often see people carrying bags or buckets of shells. The shore offers an enormous variety of sizes, colors, … Continue reading →
I will shortly be unveiling a new and, I hope, improved version of my website. I still like my current site, but it’s been around for ten years or so, and it’s starting to look dated. The narrow main column … Continue reading →
(This story is best read from the beginning. Go here to read part one if you haven’t already) Next class would be Herbology. Professor Snickerdoodle instructed the students in general on caring for plants, then provided each one with a … Continue reading →
On September 30th of this year, my grandson Liam, turned nine years old. He requested a Harry Potter-themed party and did he ever get one! Normally for a birthday Liam would get to choose an outing for the whole family … Continue reading →
Possibly the most awesome and challenging puzzle I’ve ever put together.
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