I thought we might extend our flashback post about ballooning from 2015. Cappadocia is one of the top three places on the planet to go for a hot air balloon ride, or so I have been told (the others, if you were wondering are the pyramids in Egypt and the Loire Valley in France). And […]

  It Is Flashback Friday, with a post from January 2015. I am noted for my frugality. I make no apologies, and for the most part have no regrets about pinching pennies. Mind you, my idea on what is worth spending money on has changed a little bit over the years. In 1986 I was […]

Just a couple of lighter moments today. I’m running behind schedule.

I probably shouldn’t work on this blog when I am hungry. It can lead to strange results. It was late afternoon Tuesday when I was pondering what to do about today’s post. Finish something I had started previously? Write something new? Recycle a classic? I was leaning towards something new. I have a coupole of […]

The war in Ukraine has been taking up much of my thoughs these days. I have friends who have fled Kyiv for their safety, leaving some family members behind. I have several unfinished posts reflecting on the situation and the global politics involved. At one time, I worked for a Member of Parliament who was […]

I have mentoned before that I don’t share the aversion to Mondays felt by so many. I usually like my work. I have been wondering if the reaction to Mondays is as acute as it once was, given that so many people now work from home. The days just seem to blur. A day-at-a-time calendar […]

Not sure why, but Munstertal was on my mind yesterday. It’s quaint little village in the Black Forest. I looked to see what i had written about it, and found this from 2020, with a promise to write more. I must do that soon. In the meantime, enjoy the sculpture. Took a trip to the […]

… who worry me, but the good guys. People who are obviously evil don’t last long. Dictators like Hitler or Stalin may have a short run, but in the end they are removed from power. What I fear more are the self-righteous, those sure their cause is just, and apparently unable to understand why anyone […]

There’s a lot I could say about Russia’s cowardly attack on Ukraine. I’ll save that for another day. I saw this graphic last night and was struck by what it says about leadership. There might be fewer wars if those in charge had to go into battle themelves.

Another older post resurfacing today, this one from March 3, 2015. In case your math skills are poor, that is seven years ago today. Wheo knew I would be posting still in 2022? Why do people ask me what my favorite Bible verse is? I just don’t get it. Is it some type of spiritual […]