I went to public schools growing up. They were different then, in that you had to learn the material (even if it was boring) to advance.

I went to college in my 30s. I had been laid off of my factory job at the local GM plant and GM paid for my post public school education. It was a little rough getting back into the swing of studying, but once I got a handle on that part, I eventually made the honor role. My mind was opened up to new ideas and I hungrily ate it up.

In real life I went to the School of Hard Knocks. I've learned much more here about real life than I ever thought possible. It has been an experience I've sometimes loved, sometimes hated and I am still at it (especially trying to understand women. lol), working on my PHD.

I've always loved the arts. I read (a lot!), I sketch, I love movies and plays, but most of all I love music.

I can play the guitar (self taught), even if it's only strumming along. I could always sing, but left performing in my teens because it was too hard on my nerves and that took away my enjoyment of performing.

I was raised on the three 'B's of music:

Bluegrass from my dad's band and all of the legends of Bluegrass he occasionally performed with.

Beethoven, from the classical music we were exposed to in school and

The Beatles. I was lucky enough to be there from the beginning, where their style kept evolving with each new album and their influence changed music each time they did something new.

I've been lucky enough to have long years and my education continues to deepen with every new experience.

I feel I've been blessed.

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Over 10,000 views of my blog.

I am amazed and flattered.

Sometimes I can hardly think of anything to say.

Sometimes I think too much.

All in all I've enjoyed myself - I hope that you sometimes do, too.

Thanks again for reading/watching and here's to (hopefully) another 10,000 more.

Christoper Reeve time traveled in his dreams in the movie 'Somewhere in Time'.

I wonder if there's a practical application available?

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I cook frozen burritos, then put them in soft taco shells with all the taco fixin's.

Are they now called burracos, or should they be called tacitos?

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It gets harder and harder to go into work every day, but Monday is the hardest.

I have to keep reminding myself that I haven't reached my target savings amount yet.

I am debt free and and have figured out how much I want to pare down my spending when I finally quit working.

I will be drawing more than enough to pay my monthly living expenses with Social Security, even if I maintain my current levels of comfort.

The end of my working days are in view now, I just need to remain patient to get there.

I'm looking forward to some easy living ahead.

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Finally up to the 70s here two days in a row and 80 by this coming Friday.

It's nice to be able to sit around my place in my undies again.

Sometimes you need to take a step back and just breathe.


Try it.

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The way people are acting now, it gives a whole new meaning to the term

population density.

Who says dogs can't talk?


Poor Clark!

I see where the Covid-19 vaccine is going to be approved for children down to the age of 12.

I also see that up to 25% of parents are going to wait before having their children immunized, even though clinical trials have proven that it works.

Believe me on this -

Had this pandemic happened when I was a child, my parents would have had me waiting in line for a shot.

Especially if it was free. lol

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