I’ve always been fascinated by history. Not just people and places, but I’m also fascinated by where something came from. Maybe it’s an object or something that happened and I want to know the origin of where it came from. Or perhaps it’s a phrase that we use in our own culture. As you might … Continue reading The Good ‘Ole Days
Category: Ramblings
Opposites Attract
But …. Do they? Sure, Paula Abdul sang the song “Opposites Attract”, but do they? Let’s think about magnets. Yes, these opposites do indeed attract. But not only do the opposites attract, the same like polls will actually push away from each other. The other day I was driving, it was just me and the … Continue reading Opposites Attract
There Are Rules
We live in a society of rules. When rules aren’t followed, the general framework of daily life breaks down. I’m not talking about laws. Laws are different. Laws are written down and more importantly, if laws are not followed, then there are consequences and punishments. Rules are a different breed. No, I don’t know what … Continue reading There Are Rules
I’ve Been Had
But not just me. Nope. You’ve been had too. We’ve all been had. See, many years ago, decades even, the country needed something. We needed something to believe in. And we found something. Something big, something that gave us a strong belief, a feeling of strength and togetherness. And it made sense. It all made … Continue reading I’ve Been Had
Alas, It’s Time
It’s time I accept it. I called destiny – and it did not take my call. Perhaps it’s just not my time. Maybe I wasn’t meant for greatness. Or, greatness in the super hero sense of the word. I think my ordinary life is pretty great. But I had been led to think there was … Continue reading Alas, It’s Time
When Less Isn’t More
I know the expression, “Less is More” and it’s an adage that I adhere to. When I go to buy a shirt, I don’t want to look at 35 different options, maybe 8 to 10 gives me a better visual for the shirt I want. Or, another example, I wear glasses. And when I need … Continue reading When Less Isn’t More
Another Conundrum
Needed a new utility knife yesterday to do some work on a site. Off I go to Lowes and got that a few other things. Now, I understand the reason things are packaged as they are. Things get stolen right there in the store, taken out of the packaging and put in the pockets. I … Continue reading Another Conundrum
One Day Late and a Dollar Short
I’ve been had. Curses. And to be 100% honest – I’m quite upset about it. I feel as if I’ve been cast aside. A major corporation has wronged me. Like, what did I ever do to them? And when I say MAJOR corporation, I do mean a MAJOR corporation. So what do I do? Do … Continue reading One Day Late and a Dollar Short
And the results are in.
Not the way I thought it would go either. I started with 16 things that people would find unpleasant and through a series of matchups, people voted, both on-line and in person on which was more unpleasant. Yes, I asked random people about, “Which is more unpleasant?”. Even asked a few people while pumping gas, … Continue reading And the results are in.
Checks Not Accepted.
I am owed. Yes, I am owed, and it might be a substantial amount. But do I expect to see it? Nope. Not a dime. Not a single dime. Recently, I went to a restaurant and it was burger night and the burger started at $10 if my memory serves. Want cheese? Add $1. Want … Continue reading Checks Not Accepted.
