Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Double Knockout Roses that got planted as a hedge in my front yard a few weeks ago look outrageously good.  I keep pinching myself and holding my breath waiting to see what may befall them. Yesterday, though, daughter Susy … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Virginia.  She lived in a big house in the Arizona desert. Surrounding the house were snakes, lizards, and many other creepy crawling things. They were interesting to study and to … Continue reading →

Today is the 44th birthday of my nephew Michael Delancey Gorman. Whenever I think about Michael, I can’t help thinking about Clark Kent.  There are several reasons for this. Clark Kent was a big dude.  So is Michael – he’s … Continue reading →

Whenever I hear the expression “as American as apple pie”, I squirm.  It makes me feel miserably unpatriotic but no matter how hard I try, I don’t really like apple pie. Worse yet, I don’t like chocolate cake either.  And … Continue reading →

This is the 8th wedding anniversary of my great-niece Heather (Milner) and her husband Dan Roecker.  They were married on July 17, 2003. It was a beautiful day in Jamaica, mon!  They and their families had a whee of a … Continue reading →

In case you don’t know everything yet, maybe this information will help fill in the gaps: (I hope most of it is true.) The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television were Fred and Wilma … Continue reading →

Today is National Test Your Knowledge About Religion Day.  Okay, I made that up.  Today is actually National Tapioca Pudding Day, but who could possibly write a meaningful blob about that.   My son Matthew is convinced that you will … Continue reading →

It may be because I have such low standards. During the 66 years since I got my first job, I had several “dream jobs”. I still remember them fondly. Among them was my very first real job. As an elevator … Continue reading →

Today is the UN-birthday of Kensley Jade Melchior.  Her real birthday was on June 29th but her addle-pated great-great aunt Octo-woman mislaid it. Somehow, Kensley Jade forged ahead and managed to celebrate the big day anyway.   On June 29th, … Continue reading →

Started writing tonights’s blog about 10 pm tonight.  Came back to finish it and found that the whole story including photos had been deleted. Stick with me.  I’ll re-figure it tomorrow.  I hope