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I read a story in the NY Times that I thought was appropriate to the season. Kind of a warm fuzzy story with a hint of hopeless optimism (or maybe that was the wine). Like all newspapers, the Torrington, Conn., … Continue reading →

I turned 62 yesterday. This age contributes to my true status as a curmudgeon. My wife reminded me that I was now eligible for social security, but you don’t get much if you start early so I better keep working. … Continue reading →

The holiday season is a time for giving. I agree, but I need less help than others must assume. First, I have decided I am anti-diamond. Doesn’t it seem like there are an unusually high proportion of advertisements for diamonds … Continue reading →

I am a big fan of bookstores and coffee shops. I like it best when I can enjoy both at the same time. I don’t actually purchase that may books in paper format any more. At least not like I … Continue reading →

I happened across the National Geographic documentary “Camp Leatherneck” on netflix streaming last night and watched it. I recommend it. I had no intention of watching the program as a prelude to Veterans’ Day, but it ended up as a … Continue reading →

If this is democracy, we need to move on to democracy 2.0. Maybe we need to move back to democracy .9. I thought last year I was voting for some ideas I valued – for a better method of assuring … Continue reading →

I can’t resist a follow-up to yesterday’s post. If you look carefully at the ad Google assigned to the page (lower right hand corner), you will note a link to information about an iPad app allowing users to view Republican … Continue reading →

I am working on a 365 photo project. That means I take at least one photograph each day. It is not an easy task and some of my photos show the strain of the commitment. I was in the Union … Continue reading →

I thought the title might expand my audience to include those leaning to the right. So, my wife receives the following notice regarding her (our) federal tax payment. Neither of us could make sense of what the problem was, but … Continue reading →

It is election season and political campaigns offer the curmudgeon plenty of material for a post. First, my friend, Tom Petros, is running for state office. I have never actually known anyone who was running for office this well. I … Continue reading →