It’s almost impossible to do nothing, so why not settle for doing less? That’s more doable! When I started this blog a few years ago, Beth and I were in the process of decluttering our home. Over the course of a few months we sold, donated or threw away 75% of what we owned. What …
I read a lot. Always have. When I was a kid, The Hardy Boys books were one of my ways to relax and enjoy stories. So I read them all! I also consumed Mad magazine from cover to cover. By fifth grade, though, I was also reading parts of the New York Times, Time magazine, …
Today, I returned to the gym, so per my promise to myself, I will continue to workout regularly and (finally) cease shaving this Fred Flinstone-sized mug ‘o mine. Thank God! There is no earthly sensible reason I can think of to take a razor to my face on a daily basis and the motivation is …
I like the campground where we are staying. I’m happy that we rethought our first choice, searched for a better park and canceled the existing reservation. This cost us $250, but listen – we are in one place for 30 days and it’s important to like it. It’s not the first time we’ve bounced out …
Tomorrow is our last full day at our cabin in Youngsville, NY, so we are finishing up a song, packing our RV and riding east for two months of summer vacation (and a bit of work). A few minutes ago, we were sitting outside at a friend’s home enjoying the sunshine and a cool breeze. …
The months of July and August are coming and thus begins our annual summer travel season. This year, we decided to spend July at an RV campground near Wurtsboro, New York – a great little town with one of the world’s worst names. Wurtsboro – it sounds like some combination of warts and liverwurst. In …
Every two or three years, I shave my beard. Typically, it’s because I’ve gotten fed up with something and want to start with a clean slate. In this case, I want to rededicate myself to physical fitness, to look better and feel better about myself. My father once said, “One of the best things about …
Our friend, Don, celebrated his birthday with friends and, unexpectedly, a parade of soldiers. At first, I didn’t understand why Don bought a bunch of tiny tanks and soldiers until he informed us, “If Trump can have a parade, so can I. And mine will cost millions less.” In addition to being a mensch, Don …
As I write this, I’m atop one of the small peaks in the Catskills. I needed to go back to nature to reclaim my connection to nature. For the last couple of years, I have lived to work more than worked to live. I gave up the nomadic life I came to love to try …
I just finished the third book in a Lee Child series of novels featuring his protagonist, Jack Reacher. It’s a a series of twenty-nine books about a drifter who moves through the world clobbering the evil dudes who are taking advantage of the system for power or profit. When I was a boy, I enjoyed …