Oddball Observations

The days of autumn can be a bit cool, even in the Southwestern desert.  As I write this at 10 a.m. on Halloween it is 68 degrees F. outside....

Once upon a time, many years ago (actually it was 36 years ago - 1977!) your faithful scribe and his lovely SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) u...

Now, I KNOW it's Halloween season. I had inklings of it because of the decorated homes around us.  (I remember when that was only done...

My grandson and his wife recently celebrated their first wedding annivesary.  WITH A TRIP TO IRELAND!  As SWMBO commented "that's w...

Yes, folks, there is  a difference. Macarons (pronounced: ma-ca-rones) are not the same cookie as macaroons (pronounced: ma-ca-roons.) M...

It was a bit early but the Mesa Arts Center hosted a big Day of the Dead fiesta today. SWMBO declined to attend, given as she is ...

Curiously enough, all of my Friday Funnies this week come from "someecards".  I think the first one is my favorite. This ...