Going to stay off the Blog for awhile today - I've posted enough stories and "fodder" last night and this morning to last "my followers" (LOL - no, I don't think of my readers in that way, I was JUST KIDDING) from now until the cows come home. Soon to come: A posting about my OCD "hoarding" (and my book buying/book collecting, and my just "collecting in general" OCD quirk/trait). Maybe. Enjoy … [Read more...]
Archives for June 30, 2015
Unrelated post #2 – talking to a stranger
June 30, 2015 By
Got out early again from class tonight, had had the girl all day and didn't really get a chance to eat while she was babysitting me. So, upon the way home, I made a split second decision to get off at the pilot knob exit (almost missing the exit, but made it by going on two wheels - JK), which just so happens to have a Chillies on the corner nearby. Ordered something new called Margarita tex-mex … [Read more...]
Gay marriage – my thoughts
June 30, 2015 By
A former HS female friend today posted a comment along the lines of "Why is America encouraging sodomy?" [If I remember correctly, I believe her husband is a church pastor and they are currently doing missionary work overseas.] A different FB female friend - a former work colleague and someone apparently religious enough that they would openly read their bible at work when they weren't busy - a … [Read more...]
“Black and White” song – interesting history
June 30, 2015 By
Spotify #NowPlaying "Black And White" by Three Dog Night. First heard this song in 1972 (at age 13) becoming one of my favs around the time I was just beginning to become aware of, and appreciate "popular" music (on the radio), etc. I didn't know until a few mins ago, it wasn't written by Three Dog Night, in '72, but was written in 1954 by David Arkin and Earl Robinson, in response to the … [Read more...]
Chocolate, my downfall
June 30, 2015 By
Last one: Who in their right mind buys a bag of Ghirardelli Raspberry Chocolate and eats it all in one sitting?? Can't blame it on the dog (since I don't have a dog). Ok, enough stories. Geez. … [Read more...]
Internet down today: Model Railroading
June 30, 2015 By
Two more blog posts to do. Second to last - as previously noted, my internet was down from late Thursday thru Saturday afternoon. The technician comes around my place at 3:30, worked on the outside box for quite some time. Finally comes to the door, introduces himself as a Charter employee, and we talk about my problem. He starts looking at the cabling, etc. In the meantime, he inquires "is that … [Read more...]
Spending time with Lailah today
June 30, 2015 By
Third unrelated post tonight. To tell you this story, I need to confess something. I do not like to allow Lailah to watch TV while she is with me (there is plenty of other stuff for us to do together, etc.) and I try really hard to adhere to that, along with keeping her iPad time to a minimum. After having said this, there are sometimes when I just need a rest, and I acquiesce to letting her … [Read more...]
Today’s Supreme court decision in Haiku
June 30, 2015 By
The Supreme Court's decision in Haiku (author Daniela Lapidous) Roberts’ dissent: I support you all No, really, I do, but this Isn’t our problem. Alito’s dissent: “Happiness is not the point of marriage, fools. It’s BABIES,” he whispered. Thomas’ dissent: “Liberty” – this word, I do not think Locke means what You think it means. Sigh. Scalia’s dissent: You’re not a … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous unrelated posts – #1
June 30, 2015 By
Ok, a bunch of small short unrelated posts tonight. First, did I mention I had lunch with BFF Rick last week? He lives downtown MPLS, and we usually do something in the SLP or Ridgedale area. We ended up eating at Big Bowl at Ridgedale - hadn't been there in quite some time - had me some Panang Chicken Curry with white rice. BEST. MEAL. EVER. I know there is another Big Bowl in Southdale, but … [Read more...]
