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Connect
The telephone has transformed our world like no other medium. Not only has it been possible to speak with someone millions of miles away, it has provided the framework for all our Internet activity as well. The next time you talk or text someone, pause a moment and give thanks for all the people who…
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Fall in the park
Today is Sunday and I decided to explore the camera settings on my phone just to see what different effects could be achieved. I didn’t intend to take all my photos this month with my phone, but as luck would have it, my usual DSLR is having issues. So, I’m learning how to get the…
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Please don’t send me THERE!
Please don’t send me to Las Vegas, Nevada. I have nothing against Las Vegas nor do I have anything against Nevada. I’m sure people enjoy themselves very much in Las Vegas. However, I am not a gambler, don’t enjoy the accoutrements of most resort casinos, and neon strobe lights tend to make me dizzy. To…
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Bliss
Reading is my first choice of leisurely activity when I have a few free moments tucked in around everyone’s busy schedules. I remember as a kid hiding under the covers at night with a flashlight reading until all hours of the night while my parents thought I was sleeping. Sadly, 14% of the adult population…
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Holiday Memories
What’s your favorite holiday memory? Mine is actually from our fourth of July celebrations. I can remember when I was a kid, getting boxes and boxes of sparklers to share with my friends. My family would usually have a cookout on the grill and wait until it was really dark before they would let the…
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Home
What does “home”mean to you? To me, it means where to bulk of living happens; where people congregate. In our house, it’s the kitchen and, the heart of the kitchen is our refrigerator. It holds photos, upcoming events, to-do lists, letters of commendation, funny quotes, emergency instructions, you name it. It also is a daily…