Category Archives: General

I’ve finally started to serve this blog over SSL, although you should still be able to see this blog using the insecure URL. This change does not mean there will be more frequent updates, but at least this means I … Continue reading →

The almost endless summer has given way to autumn, and all the leaves fall off their trees and into the dirt from which their trees have sprung.

Some years ago, years too long ago, I graduated from college. I remember one of my professors jokingly telling me to not come back, and I have not stepped foot on campus for years.

The first day of May was wet and warm, but the rest of this week is cool, as though it were April. Still, it is time for spring cleaning and for sunshine as summer is just around the corner.

Usually, April is a month which is a transition month, one that is warm enough to be spring but not consistent enough to schedule events. It’s more predictable than March, and I am of the belief that after this weekend, … Continue reading →

The weather turned cold, but has heated up again. Spring has returned and the days continue to lengthen.

It is late February, but the temperature is in the high 60’s for the week, so this warm weather is an unexpected bounty of nature. I am happy for the weather and the lack of snow.

It’s a new year and there is a new beginning for the next 364 days to follow. Here is to hoping events will turn out positively.

Another year is about to close, and yet the more things change, the more they stay the same. This blog remains empty aside from the occasional burst of expression. Perhaps that is the way of life.

On a recent trip, I visited two of my out-of-town relatives who were in facilities for the long-term care of people who could not care for themselves. These names vary. Some are considered “skilled-nursing facilities,” others are called “long term … Continue reading →