Earlier this month, I officially became an elderly snowbird for the first time in my life. I flapped my tired wings (actually drove my Honda) all the way down to Marco Island, on the Gulf Coast of southern Florida.I have to admit, I felt a little sheepish about it, suddenly fitting into this sad stereotype of a frost-bitten ... Continue Reading

Let me tell you about some pizza I had a few days ago in Atlanta. You know, Atlanta, the capital of the old South with all its antebellum charm, savory fried chicken, collard greens, and iced tea so sweet you can feel it carving cavities in your teeth before you even gulp it down.Well, actually, Atlanta has changed a wee ... Continue Reading

When I semi-retired seven months ago, I resolved to get in better shape and go to the gym at least five days a week. Part of the gym routine-- actually the best part--was the sauna.Well, here I am seven months later, not in noticeably better shape (maybe the over-consumption of food and drink has something to do with that) ... Continue Reading

I committed a theft last weekend. A flagrant, illegal theft. But first, Your Honor, before throwing myself on the mercy of the court, let me tell you the story behind the story.Okay, here goes: I went to a movie the night before my crime and bought a $7.50 bag of popcorn (total actual value: 45 cents). I was able to finish ... Continue Reading

We have three televisions in our house, all fairly new, all flat-screen. Yessir, we're on technology's cutting edge. The only problem is, two of them don't work, or at least they don't work for us.The TV on our top floor, a 32 inch Sanyo, shows me one of three things when I turn it on: 1) a "no signal" message jumping ... Continue Reading