Commentary
My beard at 4 weeks
The beard continues to grow, as beards are wont to do. The difference between 3 and 3 weeks is not dramatic (and the early-morning 4-weeks photo isn’t very flattering), but I can tell that it is getting thicker. I can’t say that I am liking it much, but my kind friends say it looks good.
Suicide knob
When I drive the golf cart for my weekly volunteer gig at the regional cancer center, I like to use the knob that attaches to the steering wheel. It makes turning easier. But recently, when starting my shift, I was asked if I wanted the “suicide knob.” Huh? I had no clue why this helpful … Continue reading
RIP Rusty
Rusty, my sweet companion for the past 11 years and my only RV companion since Jett’s passing, crossed that “rainbow bridge” on May 30. He had been slowly declining for years. He was unable to hop onto the bed and exhibited little interest in the stuffed toys that he would have ripped apart in 5 … Continue reading
Cease and desist
Two days before returning to the US from Spain, I received the following email (names redacted to maintain anonymity): RE: Cease and Desist from Contact/Communication/Harrassment Dear [Sparky]: Please be advised that I represent [Ooma]. [Ooma] has informed me that you continue to harass her even though she has ended her dating relationship with you. [Ooma] … Continue reading
Recovering from a wallet loss
It has now been two weeks since my wallet was lost/stolen in Madrid. I now have a new wallet (which I needed anyway) and it has two credit cards and a new laundry card (which is used to control the washers and dryers in our resort laundromat). I had forgotten that I had lost that … Continue reading
Fun with phones
I helped Marlene update her cell phone today. She bought the phone 2 months ago and we both avoided the upgrade task because we expected that it would be massively annoying. We were right. The first step was actually easy: transferring apps, contacts, call logs, etc. There is an app for that. I went pretty … Continue reading
Introducing the REAL Ooma
Ooma and I were in court on Monday. We had each applied for restraining orders on the other – she accused me of stalking her (ridiculous) and me accusing her of dating violence (not ridiculous – she physically assaulted me twice in November). Both were denied. So how did things get this bad? Let me … Continue reading
My last visit to the Buckingham Blues Bar?
I have mentioned the Buckingham Blues Bar (BBB) many times. Ooma introduced me and I quickly fell in love. But unlike my love of Ooma, which faded, my love of the BBB continued unabated. I was there, with Marlene, on Wednesday, and had the usual great time, dancing and listening to great music. But yesterday, … Continue reading
Why I love living in Florida, reason #76
Feral peacocks, encountered recently while walking in the resort.
Carnival Vista wrapup
I haven’t, in the past, done wrapups of cruises, except the long ones. This cruise, on the Carnival Vista, was just 6 days. But it was remarkable in some ways, so I will do a quick wrapup. Highlights: Casino winnings. I left the ship up $2,400 and Marlene was about $900 to the good. So … Continue reading »