Category Archives: Rants ‘n’ Whines

I’ve tried very hard to keep out of the blame game while people are in such need of help. I don’t think it’s useful to be throwing rocks at those who are supposed to be in charge of rescuing a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Not trying to backseat drive here, but I wish there were more guys like these two involved in coordinating rescue and relief: Lt. Gen. Russel Honore. Mayor Nagin said of Honore: “…he came off the doggone chopper, and he started … Continue reading → Continue reading →

“Come to Florida,” they said. “We have year-round sunshine and no snow,” they said. “And sandy beaches… and theme parks…” How come no one told me about the daily lightning strikes? You know… the ones that knock out your cable … Continue reading → Continue reading →

As previously reported, I hate yard work. Hate. It. It’s not just the work part, either. I hate the outdoors. I hate the sun. I hate the plants. I hate the bugs. I hate every blessed one of God’s creatures, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

As I sat down to peruse a few blogs of my friends and favorite reads before heading for bed (early church day tomorrow–it’s Easter, in case you didn’t know), I saw this post by Michele. On the surface, it’s about … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I hate making tough choices. For example, this morning at the car doctor’s: ME: Just change the oil and rotate the tires. If it ain’t gonna fall off and kill me between here and work, I don’t wanna know. CAR … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Yeah? Tell me something I didn’t know… Israeli Army frowns on Dungeons and Dragons A security official tells Ynetnews there are specific criteria for deciding the level of a soldier’s security clearance. “One of the tests we do, either by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m not a big political blogger. I’ve made my views known at times, and I snuck a couple of lefty posts onto the Command Post editorial pages during the campaign, but I’m mostly a tapdancing monkey for your occasional gratification. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

My hero, my idol, my role model, the fictional character that represents all that is good in the world (or at least all that is nerdy and bandaged), Les Nessman, will not be heard doing the farm report any time … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Man, you miss one little self-imposed deadline, and your brain won’t shut up about it! It’s not like I sat on my ass and watched cooking shows and movies or took multiple naps… Err… ok, it is like that. But … Continue reading → Continue reading →