An Obituary Idea
"Tim led a good life and had a peaceful death - but the transition was a bitch. And for the record, he did not lose his...
Author: Simon
Words Seldom Seen: Shibboleth
Shibboleth Noun: A peculiarity of pronunciation, behavior, mode of dress, etc., that distinguishes a...
Laughing in Decline 3
Nine Important Facts To Remember As We Grow Older: #9 Death is the number 1 killer in the world. #8 Life is...
Book Review: Let There Be Water
Let There Be Water By Seth M. Siegel Because I have lived for the last fifty plus years in places where there isn't...
The Avocado Principles
1. If you wait until you really want an avocado, the market won’t have any ripe ones. You need to buy them in...
Signs of Our Times 2
There is confusion here. Z's is Greek in the Chicago style offering, among other things: Philly Cheese Steak and Vienna...
Two from Robert Frost
"A liberal is someone who is so broadminded they won’t take their own side in an argument." The woods are lovely,...
Words Seldom Seen: Dungarees
Dungarees Noun: Pants made of blue denim. (regional and dated) Example: "She was wearing trendy designer jeans. Her...
Laughing in Decline 2
Top Ten Old Folks Party Games 1. Sag, You're It! 2. Pin the Toupee on the Bald Guy 3. 20 Questions Shouted...
Book Review: De Gaulle
De Gaulle by Julian Jackson Having read quite a few histories of the 20th Century including a run of Winston...
