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Recently I heard two oldie songs that although different, in my mind touched upon the same theme. The first song was sung by Barbara Streisand. The title is The Way We Were; part of the lyrics are: Memories Like the corners of my mind Misty watercolor memories Of the way we were The other, Those Were The Days, was made popular by Peggy Lee. A few lines from its lyrics are:...

Readers: This is a repeat of a 2009 musing. I hope you still find it enjoyable.Christmas is gone but it still is giving - giving not gifts but headaches. Specifically, it is the technology that Santa has dropped off that is giving me a headache. That technology came in the guise of a new iPod, a digital picture frame and a portable XM radio for my wife's car. Gone are the days of simply...

When I moved to Orlando in 1981, I got a job as a hardline artist for an ad agency. We represented the Belk Lindsey department store chain and by hardline, I mean I drew items sold in the stores like shoes, stereos and household items. Back then, department stores carried a larger assortment of goods, not just fashion and accessories. I could not draw clothes worth a hoot. Today, what little...

I want to call attention to the Red Hat Society. It is great for the over 50 woman that enjoys socializing and having fun. I didn't realize that a lot of women had never heard of the Red Hat Society until I joined our local Mayberry Madhatters. When I would mention I was a member and how much fun it was, I discovered that some had never heard of it. The Red Hat Society began as a result of a...

Three Baby Boomers in Mexico "The Tall Boys Band" While many in...

Wonder what Congressman Joe Wilson yelled out when he heard about Caster Semenya's private parts?...

In our last chat we discussed a variety of issues related to disease disposition. While the environment plays a big role and one that we will want to dwell on at some length we have to recognize up front our own internal risk. Where does this risk reside? It is buried deep within our chromosomes [DNA]. A bewildering array of complex and expensive tests are making their way in to the...

On my blog, I have been writing columns about the Casey/Caylee Anthony story for a little over a year now. Over time, the natives have gotten restless all around the Internet. Explosive arguments and insulting comments are running wild on blogs and forums. I decided to write this with one goal in mind: shake the anger out of people. The wheels of justice turn slowly and impatience and frazzled...