Monthly Archives: August 2011

Ed Hagopian was told that Keith Jacobsen, who we were pleased to see at our 50th reunion, has passed away from prostate cancer.  Thanks, and condolences, to Keith’s partner for keeping us informed.

Readers of this blog are one step ahead of the crowd.  According to our local newspaper, The Pioneer Woman (see June 5 posting) pioneers her own TV cooking series on the Food Network this Saturday. RWalck@Verizon.net

I have always been a wet-shaver with a razor and shaving brush.  Many men hate shaving and will skip a day or more whenever they have a chance, but for me, starting each morning lathering up with warm soapy water … Continue reading →

When I log into my account for this blog to add a new posting, it shows me a rudimentary list of statistics.  One of the stats is the top hits from searches by you out there over the past week.  … Continue reading →

I was fascinated by recent New Yorker article by Nick Paumgarten on Internet dating sites, the ones that often advertise on TV such as the cloying eHarmony.  It’s not that I have any intention of trying one.  For me, the … Continue reading →

In today’s newspaper, actress Anne Hathaway says she feels liberated by aging.  “Hathaway was talking about the joys of aging gracefully while out promoting her latest romantic drama.” Hathaway will turn 29 in November.  Heart of a lion! Rwalck@Verizon.net

(Editorial, Herald Tribune, International Edition, Paris, June 5, 1890) Fostering Idiots The idiot grows in importance year by year.  Inventions are made solely to benefit him, and legislation is shaped in his interest instead of that of sensible men.  For … Continue reading →

Ah, welcome.  Welcome, my special friends.  Welcome to the Sushi Bar of Life.  You are just in time.  Life is ready to begin.  We have a great variety, all freshly prepared.  You may choose on your own, or you may … Continue reading →