The Simple Pleasure of Maps
A radio personality and podcaster to whom I listen does a segment about how things were, “back in the day.” He mentioned recently how we used to have to go… Read more »
I almost forgot what it was like…
My last BCFB was nearly three weeks ago, on July 27th. It’s been such a wet summer that there just weren’t many mornings fit for it. But today was a… Read more »
From K-pop to Eternity…
I’ve linked before to the writings of Dr. David Tizzard in the Korea Times. His insight on and knowledge of Korean culture — K-pop in particular as a focus of… Read more »
Sunday Random: A Joke
I’ve mentioned recently my love for the work of Joseph Mitchell. I’m still listening through Up in the Old Hotel – the whole thing’s nearly 30 hours, so there’s a… Read more »
Saturday 50: Made it up…
Joon had to handle a few things late into the night last night, so I was on my own this morning. While we’d agree to go easy until the weather… Read more »
A Safer Place
“Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.” Folk Wisdom, origin unknown I’m a big fan of Malcom Gladwell. I’ve also read the book The Coddling… Read more »
Lovie
A friend is off on vacation, so we’re watching her dog, Lovie. She’s the cutest and sweetest little Yorky, but Sommie’s not having any of it. She tolerates her, but… Read more »
Saturday 76: Connect 4
I called today’s ride “Connect 4,” but I really should have called it “Death on Wheels,” or something along those lines. It was miserable — about the hardest ride I’ve… Read more »
Distracted
“Racism, white nationalism, and white supremacy all make no sense if you are a Christian. Christians literally worship a dark-skinned, Jewish savior from the Middle East. Not only is racism… Read more »
Happy Birthday, USCG
A little known fact about me — I’m an honorary member of the US Coast Guard Chief’s Mess. I proudly wore my anchor on my dress uniform…albeit hidden on the… Read more »