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I’m not sure how I feel about roundabouts. The first time I entered one I longed for the clarity of a four-way stop. Visions of Clark Griswold trapped in an endless loop on his European Vacation came to mind. After … Continue reading →

September headline from The Telegraph: “These are the happiest states in America. See where your state ranks.” The list is published annually by a company called WalletHub, which I’m guessing makes wallets for husbands. Their wallets may be exceptional, but … Continue reading →

“I have no complaints,” said my longtime friend J W Wallis. I would have complained on his behalf, but the Book of Job shows that’s not a good approach. It seemed beyond remarkable J W could accept an ALS diagnosis … Continue reading →

The expression “food for thought” has been around for ages. As one of my go-to sayings, I was a bit surprised to discover I’ve never used it as a column title. Here’s some mental fodder I’ve been chewing on recently. … Continue reading →

A scribbled note dated September 3, 2020, has “Uncle Ed’s Doors” written across the top. I had rescued a couple of homemade doors from a house Ed Joiner once owned, and I wanted to preserve that tidbit of family history. … Continue reading →

There aren’t any major revelations in today’s rambling thoughts, just a few things I found amusing. Be forewarned, however, that my amusement bar is not very high. The World Cup concluded with its 2026 championship game on July 19th. In … Continue reading →

During our Unadilla school days John Offenberg was much younger than me. Now we’re almost the same age. That happens gradually and gains momentum over time. John knows a lot of old stories about some of the unique individuals of … Continue reading →

An undated scribbled note included some potential column topics. “The First Sign of Spring,” came from a conversation with my mother. When I told her I had seen a robin in her yard she reminded me that, “Robins are the … Continue reading →

I drove to Leesburg, Georgia, in mid June to see Clete and Deborah Sinyard. A column series in 2023 offered a glimpse of Clete’s 20 years of military service, focusing on his first tour of Vietnam. He joined the Army … Continue reading →

“Not Enough Aprons” was written on a scribbled note as a column idea. Sean Dietrich, my favorite columnist, had mentioned aprons in his daily musings on January 9, 2021. His reflections caused me to do some pondering. I’m thinking today’s … Continue reading →