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One giant leap

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In the wake of the beautiful and awe-inspiring coverage of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, I had to confess: I don’t remember seeing this historic event on television as it happened, live in 1969.

Reputable source

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I have a problem with inspirational quotes.

Calling their bluff

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One thing about bullies is they always attract a certain type of follower. They are the rascal and while we say we do not like them, there is an innate respect given to the annoyer, the ruffian, the intimidator. Saying they represent the common man; in reality they are the oppressor.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:

Hurricane prevention?

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If you apologize, in advance, for a question you’re pondering, the resulting conversation is easier to endure. So I said to the husband, “I apologize for this really stupid question, but if we can put a man on the moon, can we not find a way to nudge an approaching hurricane 2 degrees to the west or east?”

Debating facts, the left, and nuts

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Tuesday’s debate had me all jacked up. Two candidates, one who can’t shut up and the other one who should. One is brilliant on the economy, in fact, as my late Uncle Pat would say, “he’s swift upstairs.” The other has a very attractive, disarming smile.

Used clothes

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I wear used clothes.

Drive -thru tipping?

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What are expectations when dealing with people working in community service jobs? This week I was reading the Ennis Gripe in Facebook, where one young lady expressed her anger at the window of a pizza drivethrough. She felt like they were hinting at a tip on the credit card receipt.

Scary movies

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I have never been able to watch scary movies. My mother will remind you (if she gets the chance) that I can’t even watch embarrassing television programs, which is, frankly, embarrassing. I would watch that terrible moment when Lucy was about to get caught doing something embarrassing by her employer, Mr. Mooney, on “The Lucy Show” reruns, and I would have to leave the room in a hurry -- making excuses about how I suddenly needed to help set the table. The truth was, I just couldn’t stand to watch Lucy get caught.

B.C.E.

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The lights were moody and the exhibits were intricate for the featured display on Archimedes. Although I’m a curious person, I would never be classified as an “intellectual.” I knew, however, I was in the presence of intellectuals so I was doing my best to chameleon myself under the heading, “When in Rome, do as the Romans.”