Often called “The Nazi Olympics” had their opening ceremonies 75 years ago today. The most told story about these games was how Jesse Owens victories mocked the Nazis and their idea of r...Read More
When President Obama said during the debt limit negotiations recently that it was time to “Eat Your Peas.” I thought “there is a good idea for a website.” This morning when...Read More
During my “hippie carpenter” days I drove a shingled Ford Econoline van with an impeach Nixon bumper sticker. Then I moved to California. Life is Good!...Read More
1. Money cannot buy happiness but…somehow, its more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle. 2. Forgive your enemy, but remember the bastard’s name. 3. Help a man when he ...Read More
According to my birth certificate I was born in England on July 12, 1947. I’m on the right (of course) One photo of me submitted by my mother to a “beautiful baby contest” suggests t...Read More
Jessie S. a young friend is in the Peace Corp in Senegal. She writes an occasional blog which give an insight that the media mostly misses. This latest post is about the current political crisis i...Read More
Finally someone has compiled a Californian-to-Texan translation directory (AKA redneck Rosetta Stone). I’m reprinting it here for your convenience. Please engage your sense of humor (You need ...Read More
For many years my birthday was the 4th of July but now I just celebrate it as the birthday of my adopted and much loved country. We had a party last night when both girls were in town and could do mos...Read More
You may recall that back in May I planted (and blogged about) some ancient pepper seeds from England. The instructions said plant seeds and STAND BACK. We did: Perhaps I stood to far back. Can a...Read More