I was competitive in my younger days. In high school I was pretty good in track and cross country. In college I was pretty good in track, cross country was harder in college , I wasn’t made for the longer distances. And ok… I guess in high school I was kind of an ass.  But … Continue reading BIG Difference. →

It’s quite a feat to be the 1st to do something, to be remembered at the first to do something. It is something that can’t be erased.  Being the 1st to do something, can’t be taken away. If it’s a sports accomplishment, perhaps a record (as in my 1st’s list #2 below), then that record … Continue reading Firsts →

I watched “Friends” when I was younger.  I missed a few episodes along the way - and while I wouldn’t run a stop light to make sure I watched it, it was one of my favorites. My oldest daughter Kate also likes “Friends”.  She’s been to the “Friends” exhibit in Philadelphia and she had a Central … Continue reading Channeling My Joey →

Of things I like to do, I’d say researching obscure facts among one of my favorite things. I’ll hear something, or see something and that leads me to want to find out other similar things. While researching these obscure facts, I will often tell Lisa, Kate and Charlotte the interesting things I have found out.  … Continue reading Isn’t Google Cool ? →

It’s quite a feat to be the 1st to do something, to be remembered as the first to do something. It is something that can’t be erased.  Being the 1st to do something, can’t be taken away. If it’s a sports accomplishment, perhaps a record (as in my 1st’s list #2 below), then that record … Continue reading Firsts →

I’m always fascinated by the way certain cultures celebrate Christmas. I understand that many families don’t want to observe Santa Claus with their children.  Perhaps they feel it is lying to them and lying is wrong.  Or perhaps they feel it is taking away the true meaning of Christmas which is celebrating the Birth of … Continue reading Ah…. The Joys of Christmas →

Ok – hold on tight.  I have big news. I am not the creator of this big news.  It’s been out there – but it’s possible you might not have heard about it.                *Side Note 1 – isn’t that why you read my blog anyway? Something BIG is about to happen in the world … Continue reading BIG NEWS. →

I heard a story recently while listening to the radio and I made a note of it, and I immediately got home and Googled it.                *Side Note 1, by immediately I mean several days later. In 1978 The Rolling Stones played in New Orleans.  It was July 13 and it was on their Some … Continue reading 1978 →