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After I retired from IBM, I was at loose ends . . I was glad to have a respite, but too young to quit the work force.  I worked at Pelican Hill Golf Course as a marshal, helped golfers, enjoyed the wonderful conditions on the Pacific Coast, and, of course, collected mountains of Pro-v1 golf … Read moreA Higher Loyalty

Christmas time is a happy time.  I usually start looking for gifts for Christmas two or three months in advance.   As a note, I have learned that functional gifts, like shovels or steam irons, aren’t necessarily the best for Nancy.  But, by Christmas week I have two or three gifts for Nancy which I think … Read moreThe Greatest Christmas Gift

I joined a men’s group to play in a weekly golf tournament here in La Quinta.  After the round, there was food and beer and prizes.  My group, no thanks to me, won a prize.  I was happy.  It offset the entry fee and paid for a venti latte at Starbucks.   I looked around.  … Read moreAnother Sunny Afternoon, Another Season, Another Reason . . .

Yesterday I went to The Center for Preventative Medicine at Loma Linda for a discussion with my doctor.  On my way there I went up a long elevated walkway from the parking lot.  You could walk around it  . . three steps through the planted area or walk 40 steps up the elevated walkway.   … Read moreThe Tide of Change

I have concluded that life is just a series of problems that need to be resolved.   I thought it was about learning mathematics, history, or how to change a tire in the snow when you have forgotten your chains and skidded on black ice to the edge of a cliff during a white-out in Yosemite. … Read moreThe Square Root of 11

We know it’s coming.  Any day now.  It is going to be fun running and jumping into snowbanks like crazy people.  Perhaps, breaking your leg or falling into a snow mound to be discovered next spring by the neighbors.  Well, there has to be a downside to unabated fun!   However, waiting isn’t as much … Read moreWaiting For The Snow

Recently we bought a car.  We live in Bear Bear City where it snows, so one of the requirements is All Wheel Drive.  We did it for convenience . . no chains to put on and take off.  However, if you didn’t have All Wheel Drive you wouldn’t have the opportunity to experience many of … Read moreAll Wheel Drive

When I first learned about dishwashers I thought they were miracle devices . . even if they only eliminated the discussion about who was going to do the dishes!  Which, during my youth, always ended up being Cher.   Then I discovered that one still had to carry the plates to the sink, clean them … Read moreNo One Needs A Dishwasher

The parallel between Donald Trump and the rise of the Third Reich is striking.  Trump’s recent desire to discredit the Supreme Court is just the latest in the actions that mirror the actions taken by Hitler.  The desire to use the government to punish journalists and political opponents are others.   One thing is frightening.  … Read moreIf You Liked Hitler, You’re Gonna Love Trump