One of the themes of the Solo Podcast, is that it is OK to be single and unconventional. The host and his guests frequently discuss lifestyles of solo people who don’t ride the “relationship escalator” (dating…move in together… engaged…married…have children…have grandchildren…together until death). Peter refers to being solo as being unapologetically single and unconventional. From…
Red, Blue, and Me
When I look at maps of election results for the 2022 midterms and for the 2020 presidential election, I am always surprised that the vast majority of land in colored RED (for Republicans) and that the BLUE (Democrats) are represented primarily by a few patches around the Northeast coast, the West Coast, and several dense…
Professionally Good Looking
On a podcast this week the hosts were talking about TV shows that were “based on real life” that show the actual people whose story was told during the closing credits. The host said, “I hope that’s never me because the actual people always look terrible compared to the actors who played them.” Then his…
None Of My Business
A neighbor told me there were firetrucks and EMTs across the street from my home last night. I slept through the entire incident. They were at the home of a young couple who recently moved here. I introduced myself to the couple a few weeks ago and wave to them when I see them out….
So-Duh
For the past few years, I’ve had a can of Diet Coke after dinner as my “dessert”. I like how it tastes. I enjoy the caffeine kick I get from it. It satisfies any craving for something sweet. I had no plans to quit drinking this, even though I’m aware that it is full of…
Sunk Cost Coping
Recently I got rid of some perfectly good jackets, shirts and vests that I purchased during the last 3 years. As much as I like getting rid of stuff, I’m frugal at heart and despise wasting money. And I spent good money buying all of these high quality items – not that long ago. I’ve…
$5 Star Treatment
A few weeks ago, after walking in the park with a friend, we went to Starbucks. I kind of love Starbucks. I love the aroma of fresh roasted coffee. I admire the artistry of the baristas as they make cappuccinos, espressos and specialty drinks. I like how it is spotlessly clean. I like how the…
Golden Oldie
When I was a kid, I like to listen to the oldies. Oldies was music from the 50s like Elvis, DooWop, the BeachBoys, Chuck Berry, Sam Cook and the Big Bopper. So I was pleasantly surprised when I scanned the radio the other day and landed on an oldies station. Until they started playing Nirvana,…
Same As The Old Boss
Trump’s “Red Wave” during the midterm elections that the media, pundits, pollsters and politicians all confidently predicted did not happen. So now, they are all quickly drawing conclusions about the “mood of the voters”, “what this all means” and “Biden’s popularity”. As we’ve been told many times in the past, this changes everything. Ha! I…
“They” Are Shooting People
I was talking to my mother on the phone the other night. I told her about my plan to invite a friend over for dinner and a drive around my neighborhood next month to check out the Christmas lights. Then I reminisced about the best streets for Christmas light viewing in Pittsburgh and suggested that…