Category: Friends

What’s in a birthday and other revelations…

I turned 54 yesterday……REALLY???  When, exactly, did that happen and what, exactly, does that mean, anyway?  I certainly hope it doesn’t mean I am supposed to go shop for one of those little old lady rocking chairs and start doing little old lady things… Continue Reading “What’s in a birthday and other revelations…”

If it weren’t for bad luck…

OK, so the title sounds like I’m throwing myself a little pity party…..well, kinda, but not really!  I have way too much to do and think about to fit in a pity party……and, frankly, that’s not usually my style (although I do admit to… Continue Reading “If it weren’t for bad luck…”

Beginnings, Endings and Beginnings

The beginning?  Well, I guess you can say the fall of 2005 was the beginning of the beginning.  There was “some sorta” before that and it really truly began after that, but yeah, let’s go with the fall of 2005.  Because it was then… Continue Reading “Beginnings, Endings and Beginnings”

25 Years

The anniversary of a major milestone in my life is about to happen.  It includes not one, but two major life altering events that, together, changed my life forever.  The week of June 21st marks the 25 year anniversary of these two events and the… Continue Reading “25 Years”

Point Breeze – Rich in History and Rebirth

This is the view of the west side pier at the mouth of the Oak Orchard Harbor at Point Breeze, NY in 1871.  Point Breeze is located on Lake Ontario in the Town of Carlton just north of my home town of Albion, NY. … Continue Reading “Point Breeze – Rich in History and Rebirth”

Drive-In Movies

I grew up during the height of the Drive-In theater popularity.  I loved spending time at the Orleans Drive-In as a child and as a teen.  Many memories center around nights at the drive-in.  Random thoughts / memories involving drive-in theaters: Mom would load… Continue Reading “Drive-In Movies”

Random Memories

Just some random memories that have popped into my head recently.  Over the past couple of weeks, various things have triggered memories that brought a smile to my face or made me laugh out loud for what appears to be no reason to those… Continue Reading “Random Memories”

Dream Analysis

Dreams – they are funny things!  I dream a lot and my dreams are usually very vivid and memorable.  I wake up and it doesn’t take much to remember the dreams I had while I was asleep.  The really detailed ones give me some good… Continue Reading “Dream Analysis”

Day Fit For A King

Today – January 8th – was a day fit for a king!  Yep, the King, Elvis Presley, would have turned 75 years old today!  But that wasn’t the only notable thing that happened, or for that matter, didn’t happen today!  I have a lot of thoughts… Continue Reading “Day Fit For A King”

Mixed Emotions

Life is back to normal after the holidays and extended time off from work.  You know – back to the old grind; same ole, same ole; the big let down; back to work to rest from vacation…….however you want to categorize the fact that… Continue Reading “Mixed Emotions”