Understanding and Belief
Many years ago, I had a computer store. Every so often, a Rabbi named Balfour came in to have his computer serviced. Whenever he did, he always wanted to discuss religion. I told him, “Frankly Rabbi, you’re wasting your time with me.
Loosies and the Price of Eggs
I went into a supermarket where the price of eggs not too long ago was around a dollar a dozen. I was stunned that the price of a dozen was eight dollars and there was a limit of four per person. Limit of four? I could barely afford one dozen and would hope something would bring the price down.
Skiing
I started skiing in my late twenties. Some of my friends, having recently returned from military service decided to ski and I, knowing nothing about it except seeing some in newsreels, decided it might be fun. At the beginning, it wasn’t.
THE PLANETARY LINEUP
I got interested in astronomy as a kid about seven years old. My grandfather, who lived in the same building as we did, got the first volume of the Wonderland of Knowledge, an encyclopedia which was being advertised in the NY Daily Telegram.
Winter Thunderstorms and the Colonel
My dog, who is panicked by thunder was hiding in my office this New Years Eve. She has learned that my office, with no windows, mitigates the thunder claps. Winter thunderstorms are rare but it reminded me of my meteorological past.
Find Old Friends
I emphasized not to wait too long or you’ll find their obituaries instead of making contact. Time has a way of flying by. Some time back, a close friend sent me this poem which I’ll pass on in the way of encouragement not to put it off. It’s called “Jim Died Today” and was written by an American writer Ken Nesbitt.
The Police and Drivers
I understand the dangers of driving. I’ve been driving for 75 years. But in my opinion, the police are altogether too preoccupied, almost obsessed with speeding and downgrading the other violations. Driving 35 in a 25 mile zone is not as dangerous as not stopping at stop signs, pulling out of driveways without looking, not using directional signals and let’s not forget the leaves.
Black Friday Deals and Other Crap
There must be too many people out there with money they don’t need. Richard Pryor once said that drugs are God’s way of telling us we have too much money.
Thanksgiving Homage To Arlo Guthrie and the Late Officer Obie
My wife and I lived in Stockbridge MA for over 30 years. When we moved to New Jersey, we had left some stuff in storage. Eventually, time had come to get rid of the stuff and the cost of the storage box. So, a couple of years ago, my son Peter and I went up […]
Research Your Meds
Since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer six years ago, I have discovered just how sleazy the drug companies are. And doctors, unintentionally, are complicit in big pharma’s intent to make money. Doctors are too busy to read what they have to and believe what the drug companies tell them. After being treated with a […]
