Well here is a subject I can speak about that I actually know something about. I spent the last years of the 70’s and the early 80’s in Las Vegas. I loved every second of it, and I hated every second of it. I succumbed to the gambling bug which has bit so many. IContinue reading “The Gambling Bug”
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Adoption
Hats off to anyone who pursues the route of adoption to extend their family. I, having no qualifications whatsoever to comment, will now comment. It is not “in the cards,” or “in God’s hands,” for everyone to have children. I will not address this subject with any religious implications, only my own screwball opinion. SuchContinue reading “Adoption”
Recycling
I admit it. I have recycled very few things in my life. I only recycle the usual items that two people (and two Cocker Spaniels) produce and that is because my wife makes me. Not that I don’t care about our planet or the future, I just never had enough sense or reason to evenContinue reading “Recycling”
Veteran’s Day
Today is the official day we choose to honor the veterans of our country. I was raised for apart of my life, as an Air Force dependent. My stepfather was a lifer, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. I unashamedly declare my patriotism for the United States of America. Still. Always. The temperature of thisContinue reading “Veteran’s Day”
The Passing of a Legend
Alex Trebek passed away and I feel a great sense of loss because I, like many of us, grew up with him and played and enjoyed Jeopardy for as long as I can remember watching television. He was always a “notch above” all other game show hosts and exhibited class in his every move. HeContinue reading “The Passing of a Legend”
Lost (and found) Nation
Well, I have to admit, the people of this great nation have surprised me again. Electing Joe Biden as 46th President of our nation hopefully signals a much-needed change. Let’s start with diplomatic decorum. While there certainly is merit in speaking one’s own mind, there is also a time and place (or no place) forContinue reading “Lost (and found) Nation”
Mark’s Musings
Mark’s Musings Blog #1 10/25/20 Red Dawn Theory The 1984 movie Red Dawn starring Patrick Swayze and his role revived by Chris Hemsworth in 2012, provides the basis for my theory about how we do, and how we should, think. Here’s the situation: You are at work talking to some co-workers and you startContinue reading “Mark’s Musings”
Absolute Laziness
Well, once again in my life I have started something I was so excited about and have not shown any follow-through. I started my blogging career, made a few posts to try this blogging thing out, and then just stopped. But since I am also an obsesso-compulso, I am going to spend today catching upContinue reading “Absolute Laziness”
Mark’s Musings
Blog #3 I hope the fooball fans are all back in their seats (at home), munching out and watching games. Here are my two cents on the NCAA football season: I think if form (and history) holds, Clemson, Ohio Stae, and Alabama will find their way into the playoffs This leaves Notre Dame and allContinue reading “Mark’s Musings”
Mark’s Musings
Blog #2 10/26/20 It is a gorgeous day in Phoenix, so after suffering through yet another record-breaking hot summer, now we’ve got the gun! It is hard to get too high about it though, with all the dangerous fires raging throughout California and Colorado to name a few. There are always reports of people helpingContinue reading “Mark’s Musings”
