One NYC Adventure
First, let’s set the scene. It’s near July 4 in 2005. I had a very vague plan in my head to introduce our grandkids to the city I grew up…
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August 21, 2024
A Day with Granddaddy
Proximity means a lot to relationships. A major positive change to the quiet, peaceful lives of Marjorie and Don Scooler was the arrival in the Charleston area, from where they…
August 16, 2024
An Impromptu Family Reunion
Just a few days ago, Marjorie, happily heard from her brother, Harry, that we were going to have an opportunity to spend some quality time with several members of her…
August 13, 2024
A Husband Deserves Hazardous Duty Pay
Once upon a time, the various roles of family members were well defined by social mores. My mom told me a bunch of times that I shouldn’t think of asking…
August 7, 2024
What’s Good About Being 85
One of the better lines I’ve heard recently came from an elderly author speaking about one of his friends who asked, “Who in the hell wants to live to be…
August 5, 2024
Fantasy Concert Hall
Hi folks. I was reluctant to write about this now, because we will be discussing this at our next “Geezer” lunch later this month. The discussion question is “If you…
July 19, 2024
Cavorting on the Subway
The Subway is, by far, the cheapest and most effective way to navigate the streets of New York City. It can also be the place for high adventure, embarrassment, and…
July 11, 2024
Taking Murphy on an errand
My editor tells me I’m getting behind on postings, so here’s another. Enjoy, if you dare. Even during a beach vacation, the sitcom continues. First, I am happy to escape…
July 6, 2024
Oh no, I’m stranded at the beach with family
What a fantastic episode in my sitcom!! Margie and I are here for a week at Folly B’Golly, a lovely beach house on Folly Beach. What makes this a miraculous…
July 2, 2024
What I wouldn’t give for a good shake
It's June 26, 2024. The day started out just fine. I cooked a nice bacon and egg breakfast, using our sorta new Microwave Stoneware Bacon Cooker Cup. Following the simple…
June 27, 2024