My wife and I have been spending the last several months in Florida, caregiving for her brother Phil. He passed away yesterday at 70 years old. For those who knew Phil, he certainly was one of a kind person…with no filter. It didn’t matter if you loved him him or hated him, he certainly leftContinue reading “One piece at a time”
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No-See-Ums…watch ’em or read ’em?
While still on my Floridian visit, I have collected not only interesting books but entertaining movies as well. I have put together some unusual connections. I hope you see these as enjoyable. Let me start with cowboys, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” from 1962. This western movie starred John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, and LeeContinue reading “No-See-Ums…watch ’em or read ’em?”
“Come listen to my story about a man named Jed…”
I have been helping out with my sick brother-in-law for a while now. He lives in Florida, and is just not doing well. We have worked out a routine each day…at least for every morning. The day begins when I get to his house and wake him up. Then I make him a cup ofContinue reading ““Come listen to my story about a man named Jed…””
Floridian Fowl
For a few weeks now, I have been making the 6.1 mile drive from my RV to my brother-in-law’s home, several times a day. The first is each morning between eight and nine in the morning. By then, the Florida warmth has begun, and I see a flock of vultures circling upward in thermal drafts.Continue reading “Floridian Fowl”
“Getting To Know You…”
Happy 14th of February to everyone on this Valentine’s Day. I went to a thrift store this morning and found a book that my mother, my daughter, and I all represent: “The Left-Hander’s Book of Days” by Leigh W. Rutedge, published in 1999. This book has an entry for each day of the year: givingContinue reading ““Getting To Know You…””
WWJWD?
I am down in Florida, visiting a sick family member. He wants to keep his independence while also reaching out for help. It has been a tough balance for him and his pride, but we are working slowly together. During one break, I stopped in an Amvet thrift store to look around. I first foundContinue reading “WWJWD?”
“…and you wise men don’t know how it feels…To be as thick as a brick.” – Ian Anderson
It is said that Emperor Augustus found Rome “As a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.” Steve Jobs said “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.” Zig Zigler said “Big things are built one brick at a time.” I have a few books and aContinue reading ““…and you wise men don’t know how it feels…To be as thick as a brick.” – Ian Anderson”
” Bodéwadmi” to “Mechanics Grove” to “Holcomb” to “Rockefeller” to “AREA” to “Mundelein”
The Potawatomi Indians lived throughout the Great Lakes area for several centuries. They called themselves Neshnabek, meaning “Original People.” They called their land Bodéwadmi. Others later began calling the Neshnabek by that name (now Potawatomi), which stood for “Keeper of the Flame”. One area they lived in was around the Fox and Des Plaines RiversContinue reading “” Bodéwadmi” to “Mechanics Grove” to “Holcomb” to “Rockefeller” to “AREA” to “Mundelein””
Smoke(ing) across the water
Recently, I went camping with my son and his family. We all drove to Clinton Lake (about an hour away). My son towed his camper, his wife towed their boat, and I towed my 5th wheel. We had a caravan of sorts. During our trip, we spent a lot of time on the lake withContinue reading “Smoke(ing) across the water”
Talismans and Gris-Gris
A few years ago, some friends and I visited New Orleans. A highlight was visiting St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, along with a Voodoo museum. With the help of a couple of books and pictures, I would like to tell a little of Marie Laveau-the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. My first book is “NewContinue reading “Talismans and Gris-Gris”
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