Misc words from our “great” president

“Who knew being president of the United States could be so hard?” “Who knew being a world class leader could be so hard?” “Being President is so complicated, who knew??” “Leading the government of the United States is so hard, who knew?” … [Read more...]

Movie review – “Three Billboards”

Rented “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” on New Year’s Eve. I knew going in, only that it had won some academy awards, and that it was a drama. It turned out to be more of a black comedy, and everyone’s performance was excellent. Especially, as you may already know, Sam Rockwell (whom I have always liked), and Frances McDormond. Both of them won academy awards (best support actor, and … [Read more...]

Latest Clint Eastwood movie

Went and saw “The Mule” this evening. Got to say, I do still enjoy Mr. Eastwood’s stories. Glad to see he’s still got it at age eighty-eight (director, producer, and star). … [Read more...]

Another person’s thoughts of the president using FB, in place of twitter

Not my idea or words...so I’m not able to take credit for them. ==== Does anyone think it would be neat if Donald Trump used Facebook instead of Twitter? Then he could write longer pieces, with more in-depth information and commentary on his thoughts and ideas and statements, instead of being limited to very short tweets. Also then people could respond on his page, like China and whatnot, and … [Read more...]

Motivated!

Wow, talk about being motivated. Did four to five errands this morning - yeah, I know, it’s not that big of a deal. But, it’s the simple things...lol Now, I’m going to sit down for a couple of hours and re-watch Amazon’s Jack Ryan (for the third time), before going over to the project bench to start work on either a new kit or finish one of the incomplete builds (probably a new kit!), having … [Read more...]

Republished essay I wrote at the end of 2016

This is something I apparently wrote two years ago. [feel free to skip it if you don’t want to read anything related to our current President.] ==== Tonight, as I try to fall asleep, I'm reminded of an episode of "The West Wing", (from Season One, Ep 14, "Take this sabbath day.") President Bartlett had to decide whether to "stay" an execution that was scheduled to happen in less than 48 … [Read more...]

Watching “All the president’s men” – part two

Well, if you’ve been reading my posts tonight, you will know I’m watching “All the President’s men”. Here is something that occurred to me as I’m watching (I’m about ninety minutes into it, and have about 45 mins left). Follow me while I walk you through this. Most of us all know ”Watergate” all started one evening in June, 1972. It took two yrs for “everything” to come out, and for President … [Read more...]

Watching “All the president’s men” – part one

Watching “All the President’s men” (1976), just started - seen it before, more than forty yrs ago. Bob Redford, and Dustin Hoffman are so, so very young! Not sure if I’m going to watch the whole thing or not... Yes, it’s a slow night at the Williams’ residence. 🎞📽📺 😉🤓 … [Read more...]

Gloating over a day off

It’s Friday! I have the day off! And, I was actually able to sleep an hour past the usual wake up time! [yes, it’s the little things in life that excite me] Got so much to do today, hopefully the energy level will keep up with the motivation level, and today’s accomplishments will number in the hundreds! [ok, maybe we’ll try for just “dozens” of accomplishments] First things first: let’s … [Read more...]

Nice email from friend about my FaceBook memories

So, I received a nice email inquiry from a special friend of mine just now. Here it is in its entirety. My response is below it. And, basically, I’m not just apologizing to my friend, but to all of you. ==== Brian, This afternoon I went on to facebook. My feed was overwhelmed by dozens of "Brian Williams shares a memory." Barely anyone else's posts got through. Do you do this? Is there a … [Read more...]

Watching a really old movie

In the hotel room, working on a (new) modeling project, BUT, with the tv on, which is playing “Hunt for Red October”! That movie never ever gets old. Yes, I’m pretty sure I know almost every line almost everyone says. [jk] “Somebody must have a burr up his a$$ to do a stunt like this”. “Jack, next time, just write a <…> damn memo” Etc. Etc. Etc. … [Read more...]

The drive to Appleton

I had a simple choice: I could either fly or drive to Appleton. The inner voice (over the shoulder), speaking in my ear said, “hey, let’s drive, it’ll be fun”. Last time I’m going to listen to that little jerk, let me tell you. Honestly, if I can do 700 mile/12 hour drives to Detroit (and back), I should be able to handle a 285 mile/4.5 hour drive. I am just beat. The first couple of hours were … [Read more...]

Quote from Madeleine Albright

"I don't think I have ever met someone more prepared to be president." —Madeleine Albright on Hillary #MORE #PREPARED #MoreFlippingPreparedThanYouKnowWho … [Read more...]

“New” book on Watergate – compilation of Wash. Post stories

I noticed a “new” book about Watergate while looking at books within Amazon’s Kindle area. It’s called “The original Watergate stories”, by “The Washington Post”. Published in 2012. Looks to be a compilation of all the Washington Post Watergate newspaper stories, written by Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein. The Kindle edition is only $3. So far, I’ve only read the foreward, which, although … [Read more...]

Memories of Ruby Joyce’s birth

A memory from a year ago. Katie McCormick ==== Got another look at the littlest little girl tonite (still at the hospital with her mom & dad). Ruby woke up a couple of times for a couple of very short two to three second periods of time. Didn’t hold her tonight, but got a very short look at her beautiful eyes before she closed them again. Ruby’s mom is pretty exhausted from lack of sleep … [Read more...]

Testing Gutenberg, with a photo gallery

I’m going to add in some images into a gallery as well as having a featured Image here. Only shows the featured image - that may be due to this not being an HTML5 based theme. … [Read more...]

Haircuts

What is it about me that dislikes going to get my haircut?? Been needing one for a week or two, but it’s always a struggle - ok, not always, since there have been times when I was getting my hair cut by the same person for years, and I didn’t dread going then. It’s just when I’m going to these non-appointment salons where you get a “new/different” person each time you go, that is when my … [Read more...]

Pinching pennies

Ordered something from Amazon the other day, it arrived last night, didn’t have to pay shipping due to Amazon Prime service. Item cost me ~10 bucks. It’s the wrong size (my fault, not theirs). Was about to return it, learned it was going to cost me $6 bucks to do that, as well as a trip to the UPS store. So, I can either order the right size version, and not return the wrong size, essentially … [Read more...]

Memory of first Target Greatland

Lump on a couch tonight. But here is a short story for you, before I turn on Season two of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon Prime). I went to the newly remodeled Tar’get tonight after work for the first time since its reopening (of a few months ago). The store went from being a “Target Greatland” size, to a “Super Target” size. We actually have two Targets in AV, the one furthest from me … [Read more...]

Launching a thousand ships??

“He smiled up at Brigit from his seat beside the bed, her ample bosom framing her pissed-off expression perfectly. She was not a bad looking woman, truth be told; a couple of years older than himself, short brown bobbed hair, decent figure –she wouldn’t be launching a thousand ships any time soon but she’d undoubtedly create a fair bit of interest in a chip shop queue”. ==== “Launching a … [Read more...]