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“A little bad luck, a lot of reminiscing”

I took a shower this morning (shower every two days whether need it or not-gotta watch for that old person smell). The hot water stopped midway through my shower. I also sensed a little rotten egg smell, and maybe a little color to the water. I have had my current water heater for about 20Continue reading ““A little bad luck, a lot of reminiscing””

“It was quite a Mow-ment”

Today, March 29th, I mowed my yard for the first time this year. It needed it. There was a slight mist of rain in the air, but I thought “I’m doing this!” What Mow-tavated me was that for the last 34 years that I have lived here, my next door neighbor would always mow hisContinue reading ““It was quite a Mow-ment””

“They say it’s your birthday”

Happy Birthday to me. I recently had my birthday, and gifts of books made their way to the library. I have been reading, and thought that folks might like to see what was given. The first book is “The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24’s Over Germany” by Steven E. Ambrose,Continue reading ““They say it’s your birthday””

“…once in a blue moon”

On a March 13th Thursday, I was born. 67 years later (yesterday), on another March 13th Thursday, I celebrated my Birthday. Many of my High School friends wished me a great day on Facebook. A lot of my College Friends wished me a Happy Birthday with text messages (along with a friend from Japan). SeveralContinue reading ““…once in a blue moon””

“Poems take wit, mine’s poorly writ.”

I am not embarrassed to say that I love to read poetry. In fact, there is nothing better than sitting in my reading chair, holding an old book, and reading a poem (sometimes out loud!) Certainly, there is that tactile feeling of seeing the words on print, while holding a small tome. I would likeContinue reading ““Poems take wit, mine’s poorly writ.””

“Search the Scriptures” – John 5:39

I have a full bookcase of religious books, perhaps 250 volumes. It is a very interesting section of the library. There are several specific sub-collections in that religious bookcase. For example, I grew up in Zion Illinois. It was founded by a religious man-John Alexander Dowie. He was a Pentecostal preacher, faith healer, and selfContinue reading ““Search the Scriptures” – John 5:39″

“Boy, did he get the brush-off!”

Last night, I was flipping through the TV stations, and I came across that famous painter on public TV who makes “happy little trees.” I watched for a while. He began talking of the oil paint colors he was going to use, and gave a description of the types of brushes he was going toContinue reading ““Boy, did he get the brush-off!””

“What type?”

I was looking through shelves for a subject to write about, and found the book “Exotic Alphabets and Ornament” by William Rowe, published in 1974. This work has a variety of Art Deco style alphabets and borders designed by the author. There are some unusual alphabet designs worth reading about. It would be tough toContinue reading ““What type?””

“The power of suasion”

I had a wonderful time in college, even with those occasional eight A.M. classes. I achieved a Journalism degree, along with Advertising emphases. The time spent in college enabled me to become a better critical thinker, and I believe, a better writer. It did not help me to become a better drinker, though I mustContinue reading ““The power of suasion””

“Books are f-ass-inating, butt wait…there’s more”

Today, I was reading “The Golden Asse of Apuleius” published in 1931 by Rarity Press. I have a bunch of Rarity Press books, that are illustrated by famous artists of the time. It is highly desired to have the books in their dust jackets. I have nineteen such tomes in the library, all dressed inContinue reading ““Books are f-ass-inating, butt wait…there’s more””