Monthly Archives: February 2011

Today is the birthday of two of my kin from out West. Let’s start with my tall Texan great nephew, Bennett Ford.  He’s the son of my nephew Jeffrey who’s the son of Robert and Arlis Ford. (Is this beginning … Continue reading →

According to the prognosticators, “The King’s Speech” will probably be a shoe-in for Best Picture, and Best Actor at the Academy Awards tonight. I am secretly very pleased about this, because the King and I both share the same challenge … Continue reading →

Have you ever finished reading an article but it isn’t finished with you?  I read this one several days ago, but I’ve been haunted by it ever since. If you haven’t already, try to scratch out the time to read … Continue reading →

Linda Lewis sent me an article one day as to whether men are happier people than the rest of us. Well, are they? What do you think? Here’s a shot of my brother, brothers-in-law, son, sons-in-law, and grandsons. . This … Continue reading →

Just finished watching tonight’s installment of American Idol.  I’m wondering if the name of the show should be changed to American Cry-dol?  When the preview of the show comes on, you never have to worry about finding out ahead of … Continue reading →

I don’t plan to ever again use the expression “as easy as falling off a horse”. Today my brother-in-law Bob Ford is having major surgery on his shoulders.  The culprit that caused his injury was a quarter horse named Danny.  … Continue reading →

Today’s blob should give you a little rest from reading, but please work this little puzzle instead. It’s by a guy named Dave Winer who wrote it in 1997. Please read this sentence. . FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE- SULT … Continue reading →

At Mass yesterday, our pastor did his homily on the verses from Matthew 5:43-48 about “loving our enemies”.  And I will, as soon as I can identify them. Walking home from church, I thought about what Father had preached about … Continue reading →

I wish I could sing.  If I could sing, I would definitely sing in a barbershop quartet. Barbershop quartets aren’t in style right now, but they should be.  Along with the harmonica and the ukelele, maybe the bad economic times … Continue reading →

A Final Jeopardy question once asked “What 1980’s song do history teachers praise for its educational value?” Only one contestant got it right. In 1989, singer Billy Joel wrote a song called “We Didn’t Start the Fire”.  Starting from his … Continue reading →