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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

I have played with various organs during my lifetime: 1.  The pipe organ at St. Patrick Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa taught under Sister Mary Madelene, I played regular Masses – Requiem, High Masses, funeral and wedding and memorial Masses.  … Continue reading →

I wish Congress could get along like these guys do . . .

I need to talk to you about my son-in-law Brad. I’m certain that he missed his true calling.   Brad lives next door to me in a house he shares with my daughter Gretchen and my grandchildren, Bryce, Ford and … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s blob failed me.  The recipe for 40 pounds of great barbecued chicken wings from any reader failed to materialize. I find myself forced to “wing it”, and you know what that means! The wings will be overcooked, scorched, too … Continue reading →