William Hardy

There is a tendancy in modern public speech to say things that are politically correct. . . that is, before Donald Trump.  Political correctness has been the butt of jokes for years despite being important in the workings of all large organizations trying to find common ground by not being offensive to any particular group. … Read moreSelf-Deception Is Alive and Well

During the last weeks of my mother’s life Cher, Margie and I lived in the condo at Harbor Square with her.  It was beautiful and certainly where she wanted to spend her final days.  One day she couldn’t find her dentures.  We looked at every inch of the 1100 square feet, each of us, multiple … Read moreThe Grass Is Always Greener

Recently, when I have been running or walking fast for a period of time, I would have some pain in my chest.  When I slow down it goes away.  This doesn’t bother me on a daily basis, because I very rarely exert myself to that degree.  However, I was concerned so I went to the … Read moreDo You Feel Lucky? Well, Do Ya Punk?

It’s a little bottle.  About an inch high when set on end.  It looks like a glass tube with a white screw top.  Without my glasses, I can’t even read the label the letters are so small.   However, I did read the instructions that came with it.  Rather overkill, I would think.  About five … Read moreA Tiny Little Bottle

I have been thinking about the Magnum PI episode of many years ago, ”Time and Jelly Donuts”.  For some reason it has always touched a nerve for me.  In that episode, which was the last one for that season, he is shot and is in a coma.   From that perspective, he gets to see … Read moreTime and Jelly Donuts

Kim Darroch the Ambassador to the United States from Britain stepped down because he provided unflinchingly honest feedback to the Prime Minister of Britain on President Trump and his staff at the White House.  This feedback was confidential, but leaked for probably this very reason.  Possibly by the Russians, but it could have been other … Read moreIneptitude Breeds Ineptitude

There is an eagle cam in a bald eagle nest at Big Bear Lake.  Nancy showed it to me on the Internet, and I saw it on the computer in the office of Eminger’s Nursery as we were buying plants yesterday.   There was a baby bald eagle in the nest.  Sitting high above Big … Read moreEagle Cam At Big Bear Lake

The pictures that came in the email were about fifty years old.  It came via an email.  I recognized four of the six people . . Randy, Jack, Allen and Kathleen . . but the other two were a mystery.  Eventually, Doreen was identified.   During the ensuing email conversation, I realized that this was … Read moreAlas Poor Yorick, I Knew Him Once . .

There I was.  On my back, under the sink looking up at hoses, screws and pipes disappearing into the darkness.  I reached up trying to tighten a screw that I knew was there. Voilà, there it was touching the tips of my fingers!  I tried to turn it, but I could not get a good … Read moreYul Brenner Ain’t Got Nothin’ On Me

The democratic governments of the world are suffering from in the inability to act in a speedy manner.  The concern is to ensure that everyone has their rights protected and is given the greatest opportunity to respond to change.  This is noble.  This is how it should be.   However, it can’t take fifteen years … Read moreThe Bird Is On The Wing