Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Cadillac Escalade Commercial

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Roger Walck

I love TV auto commercials.  They are expensively done with meticulous care.  They are composed of a sequence of brief shots, often lasting less than a second, that must suggest a story in the mind of the viewer.  They are … Continue reading →

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Foxy

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Roger Walck

Photo slideshows of spring break in the 80s have been popping up all over the Internet lately. You can Google those words and take your pick. Many of the  photos are the same.  This one of Foxy at Ft. Lauderdale … Continue reading →

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Bookmarking Each Day

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Roger Walck

I use my computer as my window on the world. Right from my desk, I can look in on various places in real-time, full-screen, high definition. The familiar tiny, postage-stamp views are disappearing as broadband becomes widely available and cheaper. … Continue reading →

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The Garcias Got a New Car

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Roger Walck

The now-famous Buick TV commercial that was the subject of the May 2nd posting is filled with subtle political correctness that we can easily miss. The commercial opens with a young couple standing at their kitchen window, saying, “The Garcias … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Grief

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Roger Walck

When our infant daughter died unexpectedly many years ago, I was overwhelmed with grief. It came in waves, not as swells gently rising and falling, but crashing, knock-down breakers slamming me suddenly from behind. Out of the blue, I would … Continue reading →

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Apology by Plato

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Roger Walck

Okay, I admit the photo in the previous posting was too obscure.  I apologize that you never took Philosophy 101 and did not understand the reference.  I accept full responsibility.  It is of Plato who wrote the Apology, so it … Continue reading →

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I Take Full Responsibility

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Roger Walck

“I’m Sorry You Were Offended” by Barton Swaim. The Wall Street Journal, 6/17/2014. How many times have we heard a bureaucrat, usually a member of the President’s cabinet, say, “I take full responsibility for . . . [the momentous screw … Continue reading →

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Writing an Obituary

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Roger Walck

The past year I began my own obituary and posted my progress here (2/28/2014). Of course it was tongue-in-cheek humor, and parts of it may even get used someday. Writing your own obituary is not fall-on-the-floor hilarious, but unusual enough … Continue reading →

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The S.S. Leopoldville Disaster

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Roger Walck

Leopoldville: A Tragedy Too Long Secret, 2008 edition, by Allan Andrade One of the exceptional people I met at Longwood Gardens is Allan Andrade, a retired New York City Police Lieutenant. In our casual conversation, I learned he had written … Continue reading →

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No Laughing Matter

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Roger Walck

At first, we have fun laughing at our little problems of aging. They are no more than a nuisance, and our struggles with them are a staple of many sit-coms. Bart Simpson’s grandfather falling asleep in mid-sentence.  Vicki Lawrence’s portrayal … Continue reading →

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