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
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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
National Escargot Day sampled in NYC
I've spoken before about how much I enjoy the French dish of Escargot. Some people simply can't wrap their head around the fact that it is based on snails as food. But I can assure you that it is actually a handy platform on which to serve butter and garlic. As luck would have it … Continue reading National Escargot Day sampled in NYC
Tonight at 7:00 PM in NYC: The first public reading of THE RELUCTANT PROPHET
The title says it all. This evening at the Polaris North Studio we will have the first public reading of my newest full length play THE RELUCTANT PROPHET at their very first Talkback Tuesday event so I will get feedback from the audience. I can't wait. If you are in The Big Apple I hope … Continue reading Tonight at 7:00 PM in NYC: The first public reading of THE RELUCTANT PROPHET
National Pizza Party Day
The third Friday in May is National Pizza Party Day. Apparently this is an end of work week suggestion for dinner plans when you are exhausted. Sounds good to me. Everyone can join in. There is not much easier in today's casual food culture than pizza delivered in a box. And easily one of the … Continue reading National Pizza Party Day
Throwback Thursday – A Long Ago Graduate
Now that Mother's Day has passed all the card shops and candy shops are focused on gifts for graduates. Yep, late May and early June is all about pomp and circumstance. So get out your mortar boards and begin the procession. Below is yours truly bonding out of high school. What dweeb! Grow a beard … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – A Long Ago Graduate
National Cherry Cobbler Day Redux
Today is National Cherry Cobbler Day. I have always marveled at these craftsmen and worry that automation will make them obsolete. You have heard the stories of the cobbler's kid who have no cherries? That's the pits. Okay, I know when I've worn out my welcome and driven this topic into the ground. Have a … Continue reading National Cherry Cobbler Day Redux
Remembering Mother’s Day
This is the first Mother's Day since mine passed away last year. Wanting to think happy thoughts took me back to 2009. Mom had just fought and won a hard battle with Lupus. Her doctor was proud of her changes in diet and exercise that helped the medical treatments she received. Her doctor recommended that … Continue reading Remembering Mother’s Day
National Lost Socks Memorial Day Redux
Today is National Lost Sock Memorial Day. Who knows what exactly is splitting up your beloved foot coverings? Laundry bag? Washing Machine? Dryer? Alien creature socknapping? Hard to know (because if you did, you wouldn't have lost your sock, now would you?). But whatever caused it, the sock is missing and you are left with … Continue reading National Lost Socks Memorial Day Redux
Public Service Announcement for a very special coming day…
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
I checked back to see how often I have celebrated Cinco de Mayo in my blog. The answer is zero because I have always known it is a false American holiday. It celebrates a successful Mexican battle over the French back in 1862. But despite what many Americans think, it is not the Mexican Independence … Continue reading Happy Cinco de Mayo!
National Star Wars Day
Because of a quirk in the calendar you have permission to tell all you meet "May the Fourth be with you." Like they've never heard that before, but go ahead be the life of the party. Don't get me wrong. I like the Star Wars franchise and the many spin offs and adventures that have … Continue reading National Star Wars Day
How are my Reds starting the season?
I read a variety of Cincinnati Reds media and the best line I read this week? "It is May 1st and the Cincinnati Reds are not in last place." Yep, that about sums up the last several decades for my RedLegs. The baseball news so far this season includes the improved rule changes for a … Continue reading How are my Reds starting the season?
Happy Birthday, Dad, I miss you so much
On this day my father would have turned 86 and it would have been a fine party. Unfortunately he died three decades ago in 1993 and so went much too young. I do have two old photos of him taken the year before I was born that I had never before seen. Not sure what … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Dad, I miss you so much
Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts…
April 24, 1184 B.C. is the traditional date assigned as the delivery of the Trojan Horse. Hopefully you know the traditional tale and learned all about this in either your history or literature classes or both. After a protracted and unsuccessful siege of the city of Troy, the Greeks attacking it seemed one morning to … Continue reading Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts…
National High Five Day
Today celebrates a now ubiquitous form of celebration whose origin is disputed - the "high-five" celebratory slap. It is everywhere in our culture and you likely never gave it another thought, yet happily call out "up-top" when you want to celebrate a winning moment. My favorite story involves one of my favorite former Cincinnati Reds … Continue reading National High Five Day
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