Monthly Archives: July 2026

Though not newsworthy, yesterday was a decent day. ITP-Reader Sal and I ground out a 42 mile ride on the Silver Comet, getting very wet and dirty along the way. This was the second outing on my new bike. I … Continue reading →

With the exception of my excursion to Decatur to run errands in the morning I didn’t accomplish much more yesterday. I did make dinner at home, an American Goulash, which filled me greatly and will provide at least four more … Continue reading →

Since moving into the ITP Estate in 1999 my neighbor’s huge sweetgum tree posed problems. At first it was the amount of spiky balls it would drop into my yard, especially when I used to mow the backyard. Then over … Continue reading →

Today will be different than normal, well as normal as I get. Today I want to introduce you to the book that launched an idea, which I still really want to turn into an art project. The book is “Death … Continue reading →

I have been doing more “Tradman” chores this week. My use of the term is a bastardization of the term “Tradwife”, aka “Traditional Wife”, where a woman does chores as in olden times. What did I do? I mended clothes … Continue reading →

Here’s a funny story from Monday night’s USA v Belgium game: I have a bone to pick with FIFA, and not regarding the overturning of the red card. Why was Belgium, a team whose country’s flag is black, red, and … Continue reading →

After last year’s epic sixty mile ride in Asheville, I know you are all waiting with bated breath to find out what I will be doing for birthday #61 in a few weeks. Initially I thought I might go to … Continue reading →

Hope you all had an awesome Fourth of July. It was good to go out for my inaugural ride on “Candy”, my candy apple red colored bike (or as ITP-Reader Steve said my “Crimson Tide red colored bike”). I realize … Continue reading →

Happy Fourth of July (observed)! Wow did I knock myself out yesterday. While proud of my efforts, perhaps doing a double shift of manual labor in this heat wasn’t the best idea. I think I even developed heat rash in … Continue reading →

Hmm, I tasted the refrigerator-bound batch of relish yesterday and I’m not convinced the recipe I followed is that great. I will give it time to see how it ages… Ever since getting a new iPad last year I have … Continue reading →