Category Archives: cars

Company for the Ride

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

For the record, I am not one someone that jumps at ever chance to make a long drive. However, I have made a few in my life…. okay, probably more than a few.  They can be gruelling, but they can … Continue reading →

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The Easter Incident

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

I got to celebrate Easter and experience an exhilarating moment of sheer panic at the same time. It would be hard to call it Today’s Perfect Moment, but my nephews insisted that I write about it.  What kind of uncle … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

Today’s Perfect Moment is one of those moments that, at first glance, seem rather banal; however, upon reflection, are anything but. Today’s Perfect Moment is celebration of the rites of spring. Today, in a celebratory mood, and possessing coupon which … Continue reading →

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It Strikes Me As Odd

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

Way back on Thursday, just after I purchased my coffee maker, and shortly before I purchased the chicken burrito that I was planning on devouring for lunch, I came across the scene pictured above.  Just a few weeks earlier and … Continue reading →

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Driving At Dusk

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

I have seen many movies that featured either cowboys riding off into the sunset, or loner rebels riding off on motorcycles into the setting sun.  It is a powerful image and though I find it hard to explain the appeal, … Continue reading →

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Modern Technology

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

  It is, perhaps, too early in the day to decide on Today’s Perfect Moment, but it is certainly the right time to write Today’s Oddest moment. This moment comes to you courtesy of modern technology. I am no Luddite, … Continue reading →

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Where Can I Drive Your Glasses?

Posted on October 16, 2018 by

On the eve of Weed Day (I’m not sure if I should even capitalize that…after tomorrow, a whole bunch of lazy people aren’t going to bother….) I am blessed with choices for Today’s Perfect Moment. From them all, I choose … Continue reading →

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Turning it Around

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

More than once, I have heard the expression that things happen in threes. Actually I have heard this more about bad things than good things, but there are probably people out there who think that three refers to both of … Continue reading →

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When Getting Chinese Food

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

When it comes to food delivery, I would rather go and pick it up than have it delivered. It is less of a tip thing, and more of a hate waiting in my house for someone to arrive thing.  I … Continue reading →

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Spotting Irony from the Bus Window

Posted on April 13, 2016 by

Every now and then you find a bit of irony in the world. Maybe some of you find it more often, but I suspect that you are looking for it.  I was alternating between reading and sleeping on my way … Continue reading →

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