I feel like Steve Martin today. “The new phone books are here! I’m somebody!” Received an e-mail telling I had placed 2nd for the month of February in the category of Far Eastern blogs at something called the Honor Network. The stated mission of the Honor Network is to “Defend
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Taking one for the team…….
Here in Japan, there are some hopeful sighs of relief. Princess Kiko is pregnant. “The Imperial Household Agency announced that Princess Kiko, the wife of Emperor Akihito’s second son, is pregnant. She is expected to have the baby in September or October.”- Japan Times In bars and sushi houses near
Continue readingBusy Busy Busy!
Work is still quite busy, but for sure today was better than yesterday! Thank goodness! One lousy day a month is my limit. Hoping for good weather today since I would really like to get out to the driving range and remember what a golf club feels like. I have
Continue readingBlog birthday
Today my little blog is one year old. As is typical for me lately, the day just sucked at work so all the pithy comments I had to say will have to wait until I’m in a better frame of mind. The last year has been interesting and I’ve learned
Continue readingIt’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood!*
Steelers-21 Seahawks-10 That about covers the point spread, don’t you think? * ( In memory of Mr Fred Rogers. 1928-2003. Pittsburgh Icon and all around great man.) Did you see all of these in the stands? Speaking of Myron Cope, he probably sums up the game best with this comment
Continue readingWay too close and Way too lucky
This game is way too close and Seattle is showing too much ( good) defense. Any time the Pittsburgh offense wants to step up, I’ll be appreciative………….. Back to the game!
Continue readingTrivial pursuits
Nothing really serious tonight. Hell, the Super Bowl is tomorrow. Lest there be any doubt about who I will be rooting for: I grew up in South Side Pittsburgh. Steeler football was like a religion and its been 26 years since they have been to the mountain top. Oh, and
Continue readingCartoon Wars
I’ve been following the recent furor over cartoons with an air of disbelief. I’m surprised that on both sides of the Atlantic, something so inane could generate so much controversy. There are 2 sets of cartoons that have created a huge row both inside the US and Europe. Lets start
Continue readingThere’s no place like home! Especially with beer and babe(s)……..
Got back to Japan tonight. Thank goodness! It was only a 3 day trip, but for some reason this time I was really happy to get a hug and a kiss from the S.O. Suspect that it was the first time today I was actually warm. It was freezing over
Continue readingGround hog day!
Well its ground hog day over here at least. Back in the states its still a few hours before Phil gets dragged out of his warm hole and we learn if there is going to be six more years weeks of war winter. I think its a safe bet there
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