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Today, I got my Ol’ Rod and Reel out. I hadn’t held it in my hand since before my Brother passed.It’s an “Abu Garcia” that I bought as a teenager.Back then, I was a member of the Bass Masters.I loved being a Member of the Bass Masters just as much as “Ralphie” loved being in…
Read More—Majestic Pies— Every Town should have a local joint to hang out at.A place where you can go to unwind, have a drink, eat some Great Food, and see your neighbors and friends. A place where you can Laugh, Sing, and Cheer for your team as you watch them play on the TV. Hug someone…
Read MoreI’m Bachelorin’ it. The next few days, the “Fam” is out of town.They wanted me to go with them, but I’d rather stay behind and be by myself. It is nice that they really wanted me to go with them, and I feel bad for not going, but I enjoy being a Bachelor. —And being…
Read MoreIt’s minutes into June 1st of 2024.I woke early—a few minutes past midnight—with a headache.Not a bad headache. Just bad enough to wake me up and keep me from falling back to Sleep.I get my Laptop out to Journal. I have been sick the past week with “Thrush” and yeast infections.My Body seems to have…
Read MoreAt 5 AM, I awoke to “Tommy” needing to go outside. I take him and “Otis,” both outside. Once back in, they lay down, and I decide to take a drive around the countryside. Wanting to be alone, I left “The Dawgs.” They were sleepier anyway. The Book “1984” plays overhead as I drive. I’m reading it…
Read MoreIt was an interesting day. And a dull day. Both. Last night ended with me not being able to crank my truck.I would turn the key, and it would just make a noise like, “e-e-e-e-e-e-e.”So, as the typical guy who knows nothing about engines, I got a hammer out—this is where you laugh. Or cry—popped…
Read MoreI took an early morning drive today.The temperature was in the ’50s, and outside was overcast and drizzly.“Alexa” told me it’s supposed to get cold tonight. Right now, though, it feels nice.“Bob Segar” played on the radio as I drove through the countryside. Rabbits were out in full force. They were everywhere. I almost ran…
Read MoreIt was another beautiful Spring-Like day today, so I took “The Dawgs” out for a drive. On a long straight stretch of the road, I came up on four Buzzards eating something on the road. I’ll call it a “Steak.” A great big juicy Steak. They were in hog heaven.As I get close, the Buzzards…
Read MoreIt was a Beautiful, Spring-Like Day this Sunday, February the Twenty-Fifth. On the Calendar for today was a Birthday Lunch for my Friend “Lou.” He, his Family, and I were meeting in my Hometown of Fultondale at “Full Moon BBQ.” Fultondale is about Twenty minutes from where I now live. Since I was going to…
Read MoreThe Moon was Full when I got into my vehicle for today’s early morning drive.Over the Hills and around the Curves I drove as the Moon stayed in front of me. Some moments felt like I was chasing after the Moon.It was truly Bright and Beautiful. I see many Animals out here in the country…
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