Here are two different philosophies with one license tag actually bring a third facet into play. The top tag says … More
Month: July 2025
Rain has a cooling effect on these broiling-hot afternoons
Like in much of the rest of the country, it has been blazing hot here in Southwest Florida, but the … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Breaking Away’ is simply excellent
We’ve begun summer of 2025 in earnest and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of us love … More
FPL working on a ground transformer … but more maintenance is needed
I was glad to see FPL repairing one of the ground transformers in our neighborhood here in Naples, Fla., on … More
No clouds? Well, another blazing-hot day is ahead!
I was out on an early morning errand today (Tuesday, July 29, 2025) when I noticed few clouds and a … More
Movie review: ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
“Happy Gilmore” (click here to read my review) is in the pantheon of golf’s favorite movies because of its comedy … More
On the road (again): An all-black Florida license tag
OK, here’s a different style of license plate that I spotted yesterday (Saturday, July 26, 2025) while driving near our … More
A bit too long for a regular parking space
I’m not going to classify the driver of this big pickup truck and either doing something wrong or being negligent. … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Happy Gilmore’ among the best golf flicks; sequel drops July 25
We’ve begun summer of 2025 in earnest and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of us love … More
A nice morning vista can make your day
OK, so this cloud formation near sunrise today (Thursday, July 24, 2025) is the most beautiful I’ve ever taken, but … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘How to Beat the High Cost of Living’ a fun look back at 1980
We’ve begun summer of 2025 in earnest and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of us love … More
Oh, well! Our utility bill continues in remission
We continue to rejoice each month when we see our utility bill! Yes! After installing a well for irrigation, our … More
It’s wings after a colonoscopy!
Here’s a nice plate of wings that I enjoyed for a late lunch today (Monday, July 21, 2025). My day … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Tough Guys’ doesn’t stand the test of time
We’ve begun summer of 2025 in earnest and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of us love … More
On the road (again): A reminder that there’s a need in schools
Here’s a message that let’s folks know that they support education in the state of Florida. On the “Support Education” … More
On the grill this (early) evening? These wonderful steaks!
We had a couple of nice New York Strip steaks tonight (Friday, July 18, 2025). Our son bought the steaks … More
Movie review: ‘The Amateur’ (1982)
It’s not often that I’m reminded of an old movie with the “reboot” coming out, but that’s just what happened … More
Middle of July? Nothing better than a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch!
You know it’s the lazy days of summer when you find time to make a grilled cheese sandwich for an … More
I already have a few decluttered items for Goodwill
I’m doing a very deliberate job (read, “slow job”) of decluttering items for our new desk and from my closet. … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘TAG: The Assassination Game’ part of a small genre in cinema
We’ve begun summer of 2025 in earnest and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of us love … More
I’m finally trying out a sunshade in my parked vehicle
After decades of driving in South Florida, I am just now beginning to use a sun shade in my vehicle. … More
What’s This? It offers a variety of uses
Today (Tuesday, July 15, 2025), I’m showing the entire object in my latest “What’s This?” posting on my blog. Obviously, … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Down Periscope’ is solid comedy to watch any time
We’ve begun summer of 2025 in earnest and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of us love … More
A cloud with the appearance of a fingerprint!
I don’t like to post back-to-back photos of clouds, but I just couldn’t resist today (Sunday, July 13, 2025) after … More