Happy Thanksgiving From Des and Annabelle

I've been working on lots of things and haven't posted for a few weeks.  I've made some progress, but still have a lot on my plate.  Retirement isn't supposed to work that way! For one, I have been trying to improve my Adobe Photoshop skills, having recently drifted into colorizing old photographs, including some of …

Offline For A While

I'm going to take a break from blogging for a while while I attend to other projects that I am pursuing.  I'm sure I will return to my blog when I'm satisfied with my progress on the other stuff. Thanks much! Des    

When I’m Not 63

I was at my daughter's house, mounting a TV on the wall above her fireplace when I received a frantic call from my wife.  I was told to come home immediately; our dog Champ had been sprayed by a skunk. I'm seen them on the game cam, and had been dreading this very moment.  Driving …

New Song

My wife had a meeting last night so I ate alone, watching the news.  After dinner I cranked up Spotify and listened to a string of newer songs that I like OK. I actually prefer stuff made between the early sixties to about about 1996. Beyond that, most music to me has taken on a …

Autumn Walk

I've decided that walking is probably the best exercise for me right now and I typically try get out for 90 minutes a day.  The dogs and I have a morning routine of strolling down a thousand-foot dirt road down to the state highway, but this is just for them.  I personally need a stretch …

Another Book Left Behind

The three of us were all in our early twenties, maybe not realizing we were choosing the paths that we would follow throughout our lives.  The living situation in the house had become uncomfortable those last few weeks with my ex-coworker gone most of the time. I had begun to look for another place to …

The First Book Placed Intentionally For Me In 1979

Late at night, certain co-workers on the swing shift would plop onto a sofa and cover their heads with a coat or sweater to catch a few winks before returning to work. Others would read a book or the newspaper.  I tried to be quiet and courteous in the break room, picking up a magazine …

Obviously No Clear Path

I want to document my attempts to come up with a solid plan, to show that I really did try to think things out. I didn't realize how little I knew about DVT's before noticing my left calf was larger than my right.  I researched online for hours, trying to determine what was going on. …

Dogs And Fences

The first cool rainy days are here and I'm just not ready.  It feels like summer just got here!  I've spent most of my time working on outdoor projects. I've really enjoyed the warm weather, and it's been nice having Roxy here with me throughout. While our other Shiba-Inu Champ is lying low in the …

Watching It All Happen

My wife and I were at the U-Pick Farm with our grandson, a very social 3 1/2 year-old who loves to be around other kids.  He's generally considerate and easy going.  My wife and I were watching him interact with a little gang of children, all about his age. After much chasing and being chased, …