Tag Archives: television

Hockey is Back

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Anthony

It was good to have hockey back today. Opening nights are supposed to be festive and full of both nostalgia and future thinking. There was very little of that. I guess Covid 19 has kicked that in the ass–and pretty … Continue reading →

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When My Memory Surprises Me

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Anthony

When I was a kid, watching afterschool TV with my sisters, we had an unwritten competition surrounding some of those classic TV shows. I am talking about the Brady Bunch or Gilligan’s Island or possibly My Three Sons.  These shows … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Simple Pleasures

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Anthony

Late at night, when everything is quiet, is a time I used to really enjoy. I used to love late night movies or crappy TV shows that weren’t airable at any other time of day.  Modern technology has erased the … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day and Pre-Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Anthony

Look, let’s get serious for a minute. There is no way I could choose anything other than celebrating Mother’s Day with my Mother and other family members as Today’s Perfect Moment.  To do anything else, wouldn’t only be wrong, but it … Continue reading →

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Indulgence on Two Fronts

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Anthony

Yesterday was a long working day. If that sounds like a complaint, you’re wrong.  Besides this blog not being Today’s Whiny Moment, I actually like working.  I am grateful that there is extra work available.  I’ve got bills to pay, … Continue reading →

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Breaking A Rule Because I Can

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Anthony

On the weekend, I was awarded the Sunshine Blogger award by Ellie at Blogging for Dopamine.  I have been following her blog for some time.  I was initially attracted by wide array of interests and the fact that she is … Continue reading →

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Paying Closer Attention to the Tour De France

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Anthony

It is Tour de France time and since I have become a more avid cyclist this year, I seem to be paying much more attention than in years past.  Of course, it doesn’t hurt that coverage seems to be so … Continue reading →

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Omens of the Year Ahead

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Anthony

I wouldn’t characterized myself as the most superstitious person on the planet, but I do believe in luck, both good and bad.  So, how do I interpret the events that have begun the new year?  I had every intention of … Continue reading →

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Does Wireless Make Better Work?

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Anthony

For the longest time, I was a desktop person.  I never really wanted a laptop computer.  I kept the computer in an upstairs room, quite a distance from everything else.  I guess I bought into the whole “home office” idea. … Continue reading →

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Procrastination in the Modern Age

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Anthony

The quest for a better me includes the drive to get things done. In my usual world, I like to put things off.  I am not talking about big things, but just those small things that don’t take that much … Continue reading →

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