Recently an extended family member suffered an unexpected tragedy. Dennis Mahoney is the long time husband of my dear cousin Kim. She passed away a few years back from cancer (and my tribute to her is included in this blog if you search). His home was struck a by particularly strong bolt of lightning. The … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Some photos and Reaching out to help…
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Silliness – Artificial Intelligence Imaging Hijinks
If you have not played with Artificial Intelligence image creators it is fun and worth the time. Allow me to dabble in my occasional series where I do just that on your behalf. First I select a day, like today, which has multiple "National Day" declarations that I do not care or know enough about … Continue reading Silliness – Artificial Intelligence Imaging Hijinks
2025 Reds Position Players Report to Spring Training – How this season looks…
As a life long Cincinnati Reds fan the last three decades can be summed up with this T-Shirt: I read somewhere that the Reds have not won a playoff series for thirty years. It seems longer. Yes, I always am optimistic at the start of every season but have special reasons to be so in … Continue reading 2025 Reds Position Players Report to Spring Training – How this season looks…
Update on my Dialysis
In case you missed it, recently I renewed my blog after many months of illness. You can review it by finding my blog post of February 5th or searching my past posts for "dialysis." The word cloud above may seem overwhelming to you, it reflects my current journey. The process of performing home dialysis is … Continue reading Update on my Dialysis
2025 – Reds Pitchers and Catchers report today
Spring is here. Hope returns. New Manager. Fresh team. I can hardly wait. Baseball season is back with the pitchers and catchers of my Cincinnati Reds reporting to spring training today. I. Am. Ready!
My Obligatory Super Bowl Post
The Super Bowl has long been the tent pole American event. More wings are eaten, more opinions expressed, more commercials are cited, and more interest is paid than any other happening in this country. So of course, as an American, I must also weigh in with insight, however trite or meaningless. I will be rooting … Continue reading My Obligatory Super Bowl Post
Throwback Thursday – Ancient Acting
For no particular reason I am resurrecting a memory from very long ago, way back in my high school days. It was there I contracted the Theater Bug which infests me to this very day. From acting to theater management to playwriting, it consumes me still. Back in Cooper City High School in Florida, circa … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Ancient Acting
Briefly on this date…
Fittingly I will keep this edition of ON THIS DATE brief... On this date in 1922 the first edition of Reader's Digest Magazine was issued. That is all.
Back after a time away and finally on dialysis!
Sorry I have been away from the blog for so long. Recently I referenced an illness and if you are interested, I am ready to bring you up to date. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure, which means my kidneys were not functioning correctly and fading fast. This means that … Continue reading Back after a time away and finally on dialysis!
A Throwback Thursday In Memoriam – The Amazing Kreskin
I am a faithful reader of the New York Times Obituary column, because they provide a concise historical insight to a person of consequence. Usually a great read. And sometimes I discover more about someone that had an impact on my life or I met on my travels. I try to note those in my … Continue reading A Throwback Thursday In Memoriam – The Amazing Kreskin
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa and my Apolo-post
Just a quick note on this mash-up of Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa in this year of mash-ups. Sorry I haven't posted much in the recent months. Two reasons. I am facing some significant health issues that our creaky health system is having troubles addressing in an efficient manner. Perhaps more on that another day. I … Continue reading Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa and my Apolo-post
‘SPY BIRDS’ is a finalist
I wrote SPY BIRDS earlier this year as a tongue in cheek modern spy tale of international intrigue and double crossing secret agents. The ten-minute play has two male and one female roles. SHORT+SWEET is an international group of short works festivals that spans several continents. It specializes in ten-minute plays and short film festivals. … Continue reading ‘SPY BIRDS’ is a finalist
2024 Baseball Post Season
Well, here we are again. That glorious battle for a World Series trophy. After a disappointing year when my Cincinnati Reds looked so talented but flopped so badly, I am disappointed. Indeed, I now believe in a new rallying cry for Redlegs... But I always enjoy the struggles of the best teams in my favorite … Continue reading 2024 Baseball Post Season
Throwback Thursday In Memoriam – Pete Rose; the Dreams and the Distractions
As is natural, as a young boy growing up in Cincinnati in the 60's and 70's my favorite baseball team was (and is) the Cincinnati Reds and my favorite baseball player was (and is) Peter Edward Rose. All that said, as I grew older (and disputably wiser) he is not my favorite human being. There … Continue reading Throwback Thursday In Memoriam – Pete Rose; the Dreams and the Distractions
Finally – a word from the mountain
About a week ago I got word that my full length script BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS had won the Appalachian Playwriting Festival at the Parkway Playhouse in the lovely mountain town of Burnsville, North Carolina. I would have loved to linger and breathe the clear, cool mountain air but jumped on my motorcycle to hurry … Continue reading Finally – a word from the mountain
And the winner of the Appalachian Playwriting Festival is … ME!
Pictured from left to right: Bottom row: Director Erika Tyner, Playwright Walter Thinnes; Top row: Addison Amos (stage directions), Tom Harrison (Quinn), Austin Dakota Whitehead (Joshua), Lily Bartleson (Anna), Olivia Woodford (Lillian), Alan Steele (Caleb) The Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville, North Carolina has announced that the winner of their Appalachian Playwriting Festival, based on the … Continue reading And the winner of the Appalachian Playwriting Festival is … ME!
Yet Another Quick Wordle update
Yes, I can be a bit of a nerd. As a writer I am obsessed with words and I start each day with games from the New York Times to get the old brain ticking. First among them is Wordle (which is also available to be played by non-subscribers).It is a word guessing game that … Continue reading Yet Another Quick Wordle update
In Memoriam – James Earl Jones
While it is true that people die everyday, it is not everyday that we lose a giant such as James Earl Jones. A great man in size, in voice, in talent, and in our memories. He passed away yesterday at 93 years of age. Of course, I have seen many of his films and reveled … Continue reading In Memoriam – James Earl Jones
Burnsville Bound
In just two short weeks I will find myself among the good people of Burnsville, North Carolina. In this charming mountain town the Parkway Playhouse is presenting the Appalachian Playwriting Festival. My full-length play BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS was selected as one of three scripts to get a reading in the festival. I'm looking forward … Continue reading Burnsville Bound
Throwback Thursday; A V-J Day Relic
For today's Throwback Thursday, I have a fascinating relic from my collection. When I was younger I collected old books, not just because of their age, but if I am interested in them. I have no more room to house them and so no longer seek them out, but back in the day I would … Continue reading Throwback Thursday; A V-J Day Relic
Hang Loose and Celebrate: It’s National Hammock Day!
Hey there, fellow relaxation enthusiasts! Mark your calendars and grab your favorite beverage, because today, July 22nd,is a momentous occasion – it's National Hammock Day! That's right, a whole day dedicated to the art of swinging gently between two trees (or sturdy posts) and forgetting about the world's worries. It's a time to ditch the stress, embrace the sway, and celebrate the simple joy … Continue reading Hang Loose and Celebrate: It’s National Hammock Day!
Only in Florida – Hitching a Ride: And my A.I. Mashup to match…
Just a quickie Florida oddity today. A nature photographer caught the following image of a raccoon hitching a ride on an alligator. This is a real photo: Of course, I couldn't resist creating a version using Google Gemini to include in my Artificial Intelligence Mash-up Series! Enjoy...
My Uneven 2024 Cincinnati Reds at the All Star Break are making me Kinda Blue
Here we are at the nominal season halfway point and my beloved Cincinnati Reds are still mired deep near the bottom of our division. They have been sometimes spectacular (like when they swept the Yankees in the Bronx) and sometimes abysmal (like when they got swept by the sputtering Tigers on the very next series). … Continue reading My Uneven 2024 Cincinnati Reds at the All Star Break are making me Kinda Blue
Happy Adoption Day to Josephine
Today is the adoption date of a very special friend of mine. I took my 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT home on this day, July 11, 2015. She and I have been very close ever since. The Bombardier Recreational Products company named her paint company "Cognac." My favorite Cognac is Courvoisier and it features an image … Continue reading Happy Adoption Day to Josephine
National Patches Day
Today, June 24, is National Patches Day. You're familiar with patches to mend clothing and to signify scouting accomplishments on their sashes. For me, it means a huge collection of favorites, events and accomplishments on my ceremonial motorcycle vest. More than half the weight of the garment is the patches and pins I have collected … Continue reading National Patches Day
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