We had a nice time at the BBQ we went to yesterday (the 4th), but had to leave early.  Our 12 year old son, M, had gotten some dirt in his eye BEFORE we left for the picnic and although we tried t

    HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!   Here are some interesting observances of this holiday in its early years from Wikipedia:   In 1777, thirteen guns were fired, once at morning and again as evening fell, on

   Not much happening here lately.  The smoke is still here and is predicted to remain through Monday, but it is better---you can actually see more than 50 yards in front of you now.  However, if I'm

   The sky is still hazy with the smoke from neighboring fires.  Yesterday afternoon it was so bad, it looked more like a heavy fog than smoke.  True, the sunsets are beautiful, but I'm willing to sac

    Yes, DIAMOND HEAD is the film from where the latest quote came.        According to my book, THE FILMS OF CHARLTON HESTON, by Jeff Rovin:  "Heston's 'King' Howland is a ruthless bigot who is viol