The 55-23 NFC Conference Championship game between the Eagles and Commnaders turned out to be a love fest instead of an invective-filled, nerve-wracking, setting-us-up-for-bitter-disappointment-typical-Eagles playoff disappointment. From beginning to end, it was an almost unique experience for me at Lincoln Financial Field. Matt, Cindy, and I arrived in the parking lot close to noon and… Continue reading E-A-G-L-E-S
The Unfathomable Begins
(This is the first in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) There is a saying: people plan, God laughs. Heck of a sense of humor, if that’s the case. Terry and I had plans. They didn’t align with His. Life took a… Continue reading The Unfathomable Begins
Kleptopia
Why is the world, including the United States, swinging so far toward nationalism and antagonism toward those who are different? Why do countries elect leaders with abhorrent personal characteristics, anti-human views, and preferences toward corporate success at the expense of the planet, the worker, and the poor and middle classes? Why do the richest men… Continue reading Kleptopia
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Number 47 officially took office yesterday, and this entry will begin some periodic reflections on the state of the country. I would rather that someone else would have assumed the mantle of president because Number 47 is an abhorrent human being, a person with no concept of how to lead a country, a person who… Continue reading 1,460 Minus 1
Rio’s Dogbituary
Rio, an 11-year-old, black and white Cockapoo, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2024, He was the re-homed dog of the late Terry and Ernie Quatrani. Rio, also known as Rio-dog, The Doginator and Rioski, was a 27-pound lapdog who never met anyone or anything he did not want to bark at. While he lived… Continue reading Rio’s Dogbituary
Okay–Whatever?
The phrase “Okay Boomer” and its siblings, like “Boomer Remover”, referencing Coronavirus victims, bemuse me more than anger me. What does annoy me is the hypocritical arrogance of generations oh-so-sensitive to any perceived slight that political correctness sensors are hair-triggered. Except, I guess, when it comes to ageism which is a form of good old-fashioned… Continue reading Okay–Whatever?
Leo’s Dogbituary
Leo, an approximately 7-year-old Goldendoodle, passed away on December 8, 2019 after a battle with hemangiosarcoma. He was the rescue dog of Terry and Ernie Quatrani, adopted at Last Chance Ranch in 2017. The third anniversary of taking possession would have been January 2020. Leo, also known as The Doginator, The Dog of Dogs, and… Continue reading Leo’s Dogbituary
Family in World War II
The 75th Anniversary of D-Day brought to mind the experiences of three of our family members during World War II. Uncle Ed arrived on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day+1. According to my mother, Ed’s younger sister by six years, Ed (pictured above) was sent to Europe immediately after basic training but was not allowed… Continue reading Family in World War II
Wrigley
Another bucket list item checked off: a trip to see Wrigley Field two weeks ago courtesy of my wife and sons. If you want to see the highlights of experiencing Chicago, the Wrigley tour, and our game nights, watch the video. The rest of this blog will serve as an addendum to the video. On… Continue reading Wrigley
GOTcha
Interesting phenomena have sprung up around Game of Thrones final season. The first phenomenon was the defiant declarations of non-watchers who seemed to be personally offended by devotees of the show speculating and theorizing on social media. As in, “Never watched the show and don’t care to.” Take that! I was late to the Game.… Continue reading GOTcha
The Q-View 