Well, then, why is it I have 120 pieces of clothes and only 14 outfits?

When we were discussing whether to have a second child, my wife said, “Well, how hard could it be? You’re already making breakfast for one, how much harder to make it for two?” Oh. No. In reality, one likes one thing; while the other hates it. One throws everything on the floor; the first is as tidy as can be.

I do not believe in astrology (btw, I did get an A+ in astronomy in college). But, I do fear when Merc is in retrograde. To be clear, when Mercury is in retrograde, lines of communication seem to go awry. I just happen to be a very sensitive person when it comes to reading people (no, I am not, nor do I aspire to be…

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Growing up in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles in the 1960s, the smog was pretty bad. I had severe asthma but luckily grew out of it at puberty. And, back then, there were no inhalers. In fact, they actually gave me nitroglycerin tablets (which did no good whatsoever). I am sick just thinking that Trump wants to …

I live next to a 600 acre park with second growth high trees. The trees extend into my lot. I didn’t need Project Sunroof to tell me that solar panels probably would not work for me (but it did). Although, we save $$$ in the summer with all the shade (even though there is a green cast inside the house). Score!

Me too and I like.

Me too and I like.

You spelled Israel incorrectly.

Au contraire. I’ve been there and I understand. We flew with out 18 month old and couldn’t get her to stop crying. The man behind us finally asked if he could help. We gave our child to a stranger! She quieted down immediately. Now that my daughter is 20 years old, we still won’t hand her off to a strange man.

Funny you should write about this. Last weekend, I was looking for a toner cartridge and found it on the Staples website at a good price. Rather than having it shipped to my house, they have an option for in-store pickup within an hour.

I remember the “English only” bellicose legislators trying to pass laws (and wasting our tax dollars doing it). Now, Spanish is the de facto second language of the U.S. There are even Spanish announcements in the D.C. Metro system.

When is Apple going to fix the problem we now have when we connect a UPS device to a Mac with El Capitan and newer operating systems? I’ve had to disconnect mine.

When is Apple going to fix the problem we now have when we connect a UPS device to a Mac with El Capitan and newer…

I don’t mind pooping on a plane. What I do mind is that one now has to be a contortionist in those now pint-size bathrooms. The airlines have decided to tighten the customer service screw even tighter by downsizing the bathrooms in order to get an extra row of seats. 

I’ll tell my colon the best times to poop next time I fly. He’s a good listener.

That sign was placed by the “Captain” who I have gotten to know (just in case it wasn’t clear, I’m that Jeff). In fact, I have gotten to know most of the staff at this TJs. And, I complain a lot about their moving things around. Interestingly, he took the time to explain just why they moved this “here” and that…

I have a loving relationship with the good folks at TJs. I am both their ardent supporter and their customer “customer service rep” as is evidenced by this photo. I have also written about my weekly sojourns to Trader Joe’s. 

In the mid 1970s, I took a train from Vienna to Athens. I packed my snacks and meals for the 43 hour train ride. I was rescued by some fellow travels from having to sit with a Greek family en masse in my compartment. But those saviors made me toss my smelly cheese out the window somewhere in Yugoslavia. Try doing that…

Only the popcorn in olive oil will do.

Oh, and let’s not forget The Americans

I love the intro to House of Cards. It gets me in the right frame of mind for what I’m about to see. And, living in DC, it reminds me I live at the center of this crazy world.