Every few years, an advance in technology comes along that renders the previous technology obsolete. This cycle of innovation has happened countless times throughout history. For example, the steam engine revolutionized transportation, but eventually, cars and airplanes made train travel less essential. Later, the telegraph enabled relatively quick long-distance communication. However, the telephone’s advent rendered […]
Just Face It, Your Kids Think You’re an Artifact (Ancient and no longer relevant) Remember when you were young and convinced you’d never grow up? Thirty seemed ancient, and you figured you’d never actually get there. Well, surprise—you did! And now you’re over fifty-five with teenage grandchildren who think you’re straight out of the Stone […]
I have never understood women and only went on dates once I was in my second year of university. I was lucky to meet a lady who I have been with for over fifty years and let me tell you, understanding the differences between men and women can help a lot. Over time I discovered […]
So, what does this quirky phrase mean? The term “Dog Days” traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and humid weather occurring during the summer months of July and August in the Northern Hemisphere. “Dog Days bright and clear Indicate a happy year; But when accompanied by rain, For better times, our hopes are […]
National Wiggle Your Toes Day, celebrated annually on August 6th, is a delightful reminder to appreciate the small joys in life. Last year on this day my friends and I gathered at the Beach in White Rock and as we do sometimes, we started to reminisce about our childhood summers spent barefoot. It was a […]
I watched some young parents fuss over their children the other day and started thinking about how our attitudes toward safety have changed. Here are some lighthearted and I hope humorous thoughts on this topic. Safety was not a big thing when I was growing up. A seat belt was something that got in the […]
1. What did the kid say when his mom asked him to eat his veggies? “Do I have to? They’re so… green!” 2. Why did the kid bring a ball to the park? He wanted to have a ball-istic time! 3. What do you call a group of kids playing soccer in the park? A […]
Here are 15 “dad jokes” I hope you find them amusing. 1. Why did the flower go to the party? Because it was a blooming good time! 2. What did the bee say to the flower? “You’re the bee’s knees!” 3. Why do flowers love Spring? Because it’s a blooming beautiful season! 4. What did […]
My thanks to Jacquie for this. Grab a balloon for everything you HAVE NOT done! Just for fun! Been divorced Been to Disney Land Skipped school Been to Canada Ridden in an ambulance Been to Hawaii Been to Las Vegas Been to Texas Visited Mexico Been to the Bahamas Seen the Grand Canyon in person Flown […]
I recently read a post on Facebook about the advice given to young men, back in 1933 about What a Young Man Should Know. A checklist for becoming a proper man, published in the March 1933 issue of Harper’s Magazine. The writer, Robert Littell, details the abilities, skills, accomplishments, and extra-curricular proficiencies that every man […]
