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A Look at Social Networking

Well, I’ve finally decided to join the 21st century, at least in one respect; I’ve decided to stick my toes in the social networking waters. I avoided the first round, including Friendster and … Read more

Maui Birthdays

Sheryl and I love Maui, and have been fortunate enough to visit more than once. In fact, as things worked out, we were actually in Maui, down at the Ohe’o Gulch area, on … Read more

Laura Ellen: Out to Lunch

but this time, she’s not coming back. Laura Ellen, DJ and program director at my favorite radio station (KPIG), passed away on Memorial Day. As these things so often go, she had barely … Read more

Friday Foto Fun

Via Thomas Hawk I came across a fun little quiz that may or may not accurately indicate the type of photographer one most resembles. I’m reasonably pleased to see that my photographic efforts … Read more

Love Grows in April Snow

What a difference a couple of days can make! On Sunday and Monday we were basking in the hot sun of the Imperial Valley desert near Blythe California. We arrived home early yesterday … Read more

Two From a Master

While confirming the accuracy of one quote, I came across another that I just had to share. Both are from that great American observer, Mark Twain. The first deals with, what else, the … Read more

Better with Age

From Looney Dunes comes a nice piece illustrating that much as fine wines continue to improve with age, so it is with us. One of the interesting things I’ve learned from reading blogs … Read more

Marketing Genius!?

Marketing genius is not the first phrase I would use to describe myself, and likely not even 10th on the list. But I read it in the paper, and you know what they … Read more

Death in December

It’s a good thing I’m an optimist by nature, else December would be a really tough time of the year for me. 65 years ago, on December 7th, our country was plunged into … Read more