November 30, 2013

Laundry Day, Three loads. Special wash for a jacket with a stain that calls for a different dry cycle. One thing about me, I read and follow directions.

November 29, 2013

Now on to Holiday Music. I always start with The Nutcracker. Can't wait to try the Sirius/XM stations , right now channels 17 and 4.

November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving ! I have a lot to be thankful for and that is what I will concentrate on rather than looking backwards or feeling regrets.

November 27, 2013

So far, not much of a nor’easter: A nor’easter is a cyclonic storm that moves along the east coast of North America. It’s called “nor’easter” because the winds over coastal areas blow from a northeasterly direction.

Not going to stop my Pie trip. Also picking up some great looking Jelly doughnuts for a colleague's Thanksgivukkah feast.

November 26, 2013

Wild Turkeys off the road. Thanksgiving will have the usual start: Chips, Pretzels, Cheez Doodles and Wine and Cheese. Then to March of the Wooden Soldiers.

November 25, 2013

I need more motivation to do what I need to do. It will come from within. That is for both life and work. How to motivate different age groups at work is also important. My Boomer perspective is not the only one.

November 24, 2013

My chore for Thanksgiving is to bring wines and pies. Purchased the wines yesterday and I'll pick up the pies on Wednesday. Terhune Orchards is my pie place at the Greenmarket.

November 23, 2013

 Laundry Day, Two loads, then off to the Greenmarket.

November 22, 2013

Seeing Walter Cronkite choke up as he announced JFK's death still makes me tear up.

November 21, 2013

Can't believe that it was 50 years ago. That day was a Friday too. I remember seeing Oswald shot live. My friend ,the conspiracy buff, was always into the amazing Organized Crime connections of both Ruby and Oswald.

November 20, 2013

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November 19, 2013

Been real busy at work lately. Don't have the time to do what is needed. Don't care either.

November 18, 2013

Was a little down yesterday even with The Giants' win. Good food , wine and beer helped me fight it. Today is a busy day and lots of hanging out. Should also help.

The above quote was written by Rudy Toombs and originally recorded by Amos Milburn. John Lee Hooker added stuff and changed the order from "One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer" to "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer."

November 17, 2013

I was looking for Key Lime Pies in preparation for Thanksgiving. Came across Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies. Was able to get one at Garden of Eden on 14th Street. It was delicious. Now I have to make some fresh Whipped cream.

November 16, 2013

Laundry Day, Coffee on, go get 'em.

November 15, 2013

Finally over. Got discharged at one. Went to the movies, saw Ender's Game. Senior ticket was only $10. When I traveled a lot for another job I had gotten used to to eating alone at restaurants and going to movies by myself. Not hard, just a little unsettling at first. Looking forward to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

November 14, 2013

Still on Jury Duty, should be released today. Finished over 250 pages of The Bully Pulpit. Sort of like a mini-vacation.

November 13, 2013

Jury Duty today. At least they have Wi-Fi. Will take the I-Pad Mini and Doris Kearns Goodwin's The Bully Pulpit.

November 12, 2013

Well, not that bad. Work is somewhat of a relief and I get to talk to people. Pretty sad when you think of it.

November 11, 2013

Veteran's Day, Pop you always loved the parade,

November 10, 2013

She would have been 61 this weekend. Will celebrate like we always did, Bloody Marys and Godiva Truffles. I won't do the other thing we would do, go out for a nice dinner.

November 9, 2013

Early as usual, two loads.

November 8, 2013

Well, this weekend will be difficult. Anniversary of her birthday and the Veteran's day holiday. Both days where we celebrated and had good meals throughout town. We always had a good time during this time period.

Her last birthday was a good one and we had a great time. Then, the next day she started throwing up and it spiraled downward from there. We both knew she was in bad shape but now the body started shutting down and she was gone in three weeks.

Novemner 7, 2013

Yeah, a big loan just ended. Still advancing a big debt pay-down. Already eliminated one bill, now going to eliminate another. December has the end of another loan, going to use the $ from the paid-off bills to accelerate the spend-downs. All with thinking ahead, and knowing that in about twelve months or so, the youngest son's college loans come due. It will be manageable if I can spend down before they are due.

November 6, 2013

Regrets, I've had a few and now the Holiday season is upon us. We always went to lunch on Election Day and soon her Birthday is coming up. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve were big celebrations for us with the emphasis on family. Also, a slew of office parties.

Now , I add a new one to the mix: a Requiem Mass. I can't say I'm looking forward to this, but I will do my best to get some joy from it.

November 5, 2013

Vote early and often.

November 4, 2013

Getting cold and now end of DST. Must be Fall. Getting ready for Election day, day off for chores galore.

November 3, 2013

NYC Marathon today. I used to watch it on First Avenue with my father. We could usually make it home on time to watch the finish.

November 2, 2013

Two loads, up and at em early. First one almost done.

November 1, 2013

Wow, November already. Election Day, Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving. Also, what would have been my wife's 61st Birthday. It sure sucks without her but have to keep on keeping on.
 Yeah, another Take Five win: $18.50 and two free tickets.