Archive for May, 2008



Batty Again

Published on May 26, 2008

I was tired and headed to bed first. The windows were shut, the doors locked and every light was turned off except the one Mrs. P was using to read. Our bedroom is upstairs and my knees cracked with each step. I got ready for sleep, brushed my teeth, and all that [...]


“Hello, Old Friend”

Published on May 20, 2008

To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off. Let me preface my remarks with this. I try and be a loyal friend. While admitting to failures from time to time, I would hope my friends know I will always be one. That said, I have had a [...]


You’d Think They Would Learn By Now

Published on May 14, 2008

He caught her dead to rights. I must confess to a measure of satisfaction as some of these offenders harass me on a daily basis. Most probably don’t even know how much I get irritated by their actions. So when I saw her parked in an awkward spot alongside the road, I [...]


“Look PaPa…I have a friend”

Published on May 07, 2008

It’s that time of year again. The leaves have exploded, grass is green, people are walking their dogs and the ants are back. Seems every spring, the raiding parties go out looking for the easy meal, economical motels and large screen T.V.s. Our house is no exception. After being a brief [...]


“I Caught One!”

Published on May 02, 2008

Yesterday was a beautiful day. Too nice to stay indoors. I had finished up my chores (at least according to my list) and felt the urge to get out of Hillsdale for awhile. Ordinarily, a restaurant might come to mind, such as one in another town that has fish and salads etc. [...]