Month: July 2021

We’re reminded, bombarded actually, on a daily basis about the importance of exercise and physical fitness, particularly for seniors. It is annoying to see those seniors striding along the beach at a brisk pace, making a complete mockery of retirement. In the interests of making this blog informative, timely, and useful, I’ve developed my own regimen that I think could work on all levels for my faithful readers.  I will say that Her Ladyship, in all seriousness, does a fair bit of walking, and completes her cardio lifting faithfully every day.  She’s far more disciplined than I, but I do my bit to help out by tickling her on her way to and from the bedroom and as she gets in and out of the shower.  It’s all positive and stimulating, at least for me.  My readers will remember I mentioned the Gilbo Slapping Reflex, GSR for short, which she inherited from her grandmother, who was a champion slapper.  That kicks in here on occasion. But I digress.

Continue reading “A Senior Fitness Program”

Her Ladyship and I were watching baseball’s All-Star Game earlier this week, and I noticed a new feature of the game.  Not only has sports media taken over the game – I guess because they’re paying for most of it, but presumably the networks feel that their overexposure sells airtime maybe they’re right.  Anyway, the latest hairbrained scheme, in addition to providing commentators, color commentators, special experts and former players, is to start putting microphones on the players while the game is going on.  I know, right?  Do we need this?

Continue reading “Profiles in Stupidity”

A few weeks back, I went to pick up a take-out order from a local restaurant.  The only space available was right next to a large truck with a flat bed.  It had emblazoned on the side, “Proudly Made in America”.  (It was a domestic auto manufacturer, but odds are that this truck was assembled at one of that manufacturer’s plants in Mexico, but I digress.).  This largish truck – at least next to my little Toyota – had the engine running, spewing out diesel fumes for a good 15-20 minutes.  For this couple, love of country doesn’t seem to extend to the planet we all have to inhabit.

Continue reading “July 4th – Musing on Independence and Patriotism”