To The Manner Born

I understand why television weathermen get death threats.  If winter doesn't end soon you are likely to read about me doing somethin...

1 .  If you were alive then, the events of November 23, 1963 are forever seared in your memory. I remember the day well, but for one very la...

Before spring returns to the midwest and while waiting to learn who will become the Doctor I felt need for a bit of levity.  The Telegrap...

1.  I began writing this blog anticipating writing to the ether with hopes my 3 children might occasionally stop by.  That others visit ...

Free spirit that I am, I believe that an inventor or talented marketeer should, within reason, be allowed to name their best products o...

Pearl Harbor Day American's are great for remembering slogans;  Remember the Alamo, the Maine, the World Trade Center, yet we often...

Does ANYONE, who is not an NHL employee, give a flying leap that the league is on strike against its players? Would anyone notice if they...

I. Car stuff: Since I drive a car that is as likely to hurt me while it sits in the garage as while on the road, this falls into a "do ...

1. There are a million six reasons to blog, each of them good. Clearly some of the reasons involve the hope of trading effort for coin, for...

I. The Nativity Factor Remember The Nativity Factor ? All entries are in, votes are being counted and the adult shortlist may be found here ...

1. Halloween Photos The photo above first appeared on the New York Social Diary last Tuesday. Should you ever encounter this mask in real ...

1. Normally, I like Cole-Haan products, and my bonus daughter gives full marks for the Nike inner soles, but these give me the fear. Ladies...

I generally make some attempt to hide my more egregious flaws from myself and the public eye but periodically a public airing is necessary, ...

Window shopping throughout the Empire the past several days has turned up several interesting items. I also learned a thing or two. 1. Ell...

An odd way to begin a new year I suppose, but this has been an uneventful week, if you discount, cracking two teeth, breaking the router, lo...