National Handshake Day celebrates one of the most common and ancient means of greeting another person. It is theorized that shaking hands started by opponents grasping each other's wrist to mutually confirm they were not armed. In today's world there are strict rules of the handshake, not too limp, not overenthusiastic or lengthy. And definitely … Continue reading Throwback Thursday on National Handshake Day
Month: June 2023
An Artificial Intelligence take on National Strawberry Parfait Day
I have made no secret about how I love summer strawberry desserts but oddly I have had little interaction with Strawberry Parfaits. So when today's National Day came up, I had no real inspiration. So I decided to put Artificial Intelligence to work. I have been fiddling with both ChatGPT and the Google program Bard. … Continue reading An Artificial Intelligence take on National Strawberry Parfait Day
Are you watching my Rally Reds?
Did you see the game last night? The Atlanta Braves, with the very best record in the National League and an eight game winning streak rolled into Great American Ballpark to take on my Cincinnati Reds. My Rally Reds are an upstart bunch with the most comeback wins this year and an amazing eleven game … Continue reading Are you watching my Rally Reds?
Throwback Thursday – to the year before I was born in Reds History
Quick check in on my Cincinnati Reds' season. Much to the surprise of the baseball world (and the delight of me) they are in first place in the NL Central Division. Woo-hoo! They have been playing great baseball for the last several weeks and routinely stage comebacks and walk-offs to win games. In fact, they … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – to the year before I was born in Reds History
Summer Solstice 2023 – gonna be a hot summer
Summer Solstice occurs today at 10:57 AM. Get ready for a long hot summer thanks to the ravages of global warming. Here in Florida, it almost never hits 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the month of May but this year it is a harbinger of things to some. If you are familiar with our usual climate … Continue reading Summer Solstice 2023 – gonna be a hot summer
Happy Fathers Day with a mysterious picture in his early youth
If your father is still alive, cherish him and make his day special. For the rest of us (my dad passed three decades ago) I continue to riffle through old photos from his past. Here is a scan from an unmarked photo so there are some minor mysteries. A couple of things can be posited … Continue reading Happy Fathers Day with a mysterious picture in his early youth
Bon Appétit Magazine chooses their five best Barbecue Sauces and guess what?
The eminent magazine of culinary good taste polled their editors for the very best recommendations for barbecue sauce and guess what? Cincinnati's very own Montgomery Inn was one of the top five! The taste I have loved my whole life was selected and the entire Queen City can feel vindicated and rightly proud. Here's how … Continue reading Bon Appétit Magazine chooses their five best Barbecue Sauces and guess what?
Throwback Thursday – My Dad and Two Uncles
Looking ahead to Father's Day this weekend, an old photo from 1939. From left to right are the three brothers - my Uncle Reed, my Father Todd and my Uncle Jack playing in the Florida surf. Looks like they are having lots of fun!
National Strawberry Shortcake and a recipe, of sorts
Summer desserts are my favorite and of all those Strawberry Shortcake is my favorite. I have several fancy, involved recipes in my files, but honestly I do something simple. You likely do as well. Cut up some strawberries, sprinkle over some sugar to release juices and put back in the fridge. Get your handy Bisquick … Continue reading National Strawberry Shortcake and a recipe, of sorts
National Peanut Butter Cookie and a recipe…
Today's National Day recognizes a popular cookie with unique attributes. It is generally accepted that the cookie is baked only after using a fork to crisscross the top of the cookie ball. One assumes it was always thus. Apparently not. I happened upon this reference lately: The early peanut butter cookies were rolled thin and … Continue reading National Peanut Butter Cookie and a recipe…
National Corn on the Cob Day Redux
Today is National Corn on the Cob Day, the way God intended you to eat it, not creamed or mixed in succotash. One of my favorite memories is our family visits to the Ohio State Fair when I was young. Demolition Derby is a really cool concept when your age is in single digits. I … Continue reading National Corn on the Cob Day Redux
My first London Production
I am thrilled to announce my short play HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEONARD has been selected by Rebound Productions to be part of their New Writing Showcase. The production will be on July 26th at the Hen & Chickens Theatre in London, England. (I don't name the theaters folks, I just write the scripts.) This has special … Continue reading My first London Production
Elly’s first Series
You may not have heard about it but I am following it closely. A highly regarded Cincinnati Red's prospect has finally climbed the minor league ladder to make it to The Show. The first series of Elly de la Cruz in the Big Leagues was against the despised Dodgers and he has lived up to … Continue reading Elly’s first Series
Results of The Reluctant Prophet Reading
Sorry to be so delayed. I've been exhausted since returning from both Richmond and New York. Not exactly sure why but there you have it. The reading went very well, was well received and yet gave good leads to continue to edit and refine. That is rare in a public reading. I credit it to … Continue reading Results of The Reluctant Prophet Reading
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