It Happened to Me

My favorite souvenir from Greece

My favorite souvenir from Greece was also the cheapest: the gold-tone laurel wreath pictured above. They sell these at every…

9 months ago

“Dad, can I watch Akira?”

Part of growing up is realizing that there were certain things you shouldn’t have seen at such a young age.…

9 months ago

Happy 10th anniversary, Anitra!

Ten years ago today, this happened: And since that day, it’s been an adventure. Thank you so much, Anitra, for…

11 months ago

Last Sunday’s accordion gig in Bonita Springs

It’s been over a year since I’ve played with Tom Hood’s band, the Tropical Sons. 2024 was an unusually busy…

12 months ago

My plans for Burns Night 2025

Here’s the main course for dinner tonight... ...and that’s because it’s January 25th today, making tonight Burns Night, the night…

1 year ago

Palm trees and a puffy vest

My friends in my old home town, Toronto, won’t find Tampa’s current temperatures cold, but by local standards, it’s downright frigid.…

1 year ago

Hey, Tampa Bay: An Emotional Support Canadian is closer than you think!

Buy me a birthday beer and hey, you’ll have emotional support aplenty.

1 year ago

23rd blogaversary!

I’ve been at this “blogging” thing since the start of November 2001, which makes this my 23rd blogaversary! StatCounter stats…

1 year ago