Sure. It’s July. I know that because it’s 1000 degrees outside. And though Festivus is a Holiday celebrated in the winter, I don’t want to wait until then. I feel I need to “Air My Grievances”. Feats of strengths may follow at a later date. Of “grievances” I have many. They range in degree of … Continue reading The Airing of Grievances:
Category: Ramblings
A Cup is a Cup
I live in a house with 3 ladies. My wife who adores me and would do anything for me, and my two daughters who worship the very ground I walk on. Hey, this is my blog, and as the Blog Name suggests, it’s, “Because Jim Says”. The whole female thing is a mystery to me. … Continue reading A Cup is a Cup
Kids today…..
I know what you’re thinking while reading this. You’re thinking, “Wow, this Jim guy seems to always have a good time and always has such wonderful insights, I bet people must line up to hear his ‘Words of Wisdom’”. You would be mistaken on that last part. For now. Sometimes I have to roll up … Continue reading Kids today…..
The Little Kernel That Could
So ……. (Don’t you hate it when my posts start that way)? I’m popping popcorn and as I’m watching it spin around, I had a few thoughts. We have one of those countertop popping machines, oh yeah, we fancy here in Sumstine-land. I’m not sure if I feel badly for that kernel that didn’t pop, … Continue reading The Little Kernel That Could
Many Differences
Differences can be big or small. Some might be inconsequential while others might be HUGE. In this post I will depart my wisdom, acquired over my 50 years of experience and observation. Well, that, and occasionally being yelled at … I’ve read the “Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus” book, and it’s … Continue reading Many Differences
Opportunity Denied
Great opportunities don’t present themselves often. But on rare occasions, you might have that one chance to do something no one else has ever done, or to be a part of something that is bigger than yourself. A chance to be the first. A chance to be an original. Michelangelo could be, perhaps, the most … Continue reading Opportunity Denied
And They Shall Call Him “Moses”
I was stubborn. I fought it. But in the end, I decided I must embrace modern technology. I did so begrudgingly – it was not by choice, it was by necessity. Years ago, Google was still early in it’s world dominance, and smart phones were inching into our lives. But me, I still used the … Continue reading And They Shall Call Him “Moses”

