We begin day two of Sally’s banishment from social media and here in Fuppyville the majority remain unaware and uncaring. Unlike the rest of us, the ravages of Covid have had little effect on the FUPs. They remain somewhat grateful of the routine and normalcy; conditions they seemingly take for granted but, by their own … Continue reading A Moment of Pause

For a moment this morning, I stood outside watching the huge snowflakes fall through the early morning light as the FUPs scurried to do their thing. In this moment I felt a sense of something that I can’t capture with words alone. Within it though, was an instant of peacefulness; a peace rooted in hope … Continue reading For a moment, simple

When Holley first came into my life, I was thirty-one and she was a few months past the age of three. That was thirty-two plus years ago. Today is her birthday and she is thirty-five. Reflecting now as I type this, I wonder how different my life would have turned out without her being part … Continue reading Happy Birthday Holley!

ROSEBUDAs best I can tell, this sled dates to the 1950’s and probably more towards the latter part of the decade as Robert Andrew was born in 1956, and it was purchased ofr him. It was made by the Auto-Wheel Coaster Company of North Tonawanda, NY. It is “all-wheel” drive. The wheels are used on … Continue reading ROSEBUD

I am at post-debate day number three and as remarkable (not in a good sense) as some of the things that happened in the debate were , I am perhaps more shocked by what did not happen and that is that………. I have always thought the hardest thing a parent would have to go through … Continue reading Just a Reminder

Me and a friend stopped by the family cemetery the other day. It is easy to cover the distance required.  Once there, depending on which way you enter to park, it is one hundred and three feet to reach our destination. This is according to Google Earth. My friend’s path was shorter, since her door … Continue reading For the Memory of a Friend

I have a daughter and a wife. They have been part of my life for 30 plus years. I have lived with one for the entirety and the other for the majority. I do not have any idea what it is like living as a female. I respect and appreciate the differences their difference has … Continue reading A Cheap Pair of Used Florsheims

  Paula at times, refers to Holley as my Mini-Me, even going as far as to call her “Clifferina”. Holley, because she is often pissed at me, doesn’t like to admit this, even though we are in many ways more alike than we are different. Regardless, no one should argue with the mother, and so … Continue reading Through the Years

For some reason I am thinking of Christmas this morning. I think it is a child thing. I don’t think there is anything wrong with my doing so, it is just odd. Holley’s birthday is November 30th and throughout the years we never allowed the Christmas season to overlap into Thanksgiving or her birthday. Basically, … Continue reading Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus