Monthly Archives: May 2019

My Strange Hobby

I have a strange hobby. I guess I’ve always been interested in abandoned things – bridges, railways, roadways, vehicles, etc. Within recent years I’ve taken up a hobby that I call “Bridge Hunting”. About Bridge Hunting Everywhere you go, you … Continue reading

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Don’t Have A Cow, Man

Growing up half Canadian, I spent a lot of summers on my grandparent’s farm in Amherstburg, Ontario. My grandpa (Pipi, as we called him – the French slang word for “Grandfather”) raised cows, among other things. As a young lad, … Continue reading

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America’s Big Time Problem

I spent my first full day in Berlin today and one thing struck me big time: things are smaller here than they are in America. The portion sizes are smaller, the living quarters are smaller, the coffee and tea cups … Continue reading

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A Little German

“I know a little German; he’s sitting over there” – Hillary Flammond, “Top Secret!” The quote above is from one of my favorite movies – “Top Secret!” – which has become a cult classic. This was the 2nd full-length feature … Continue reading

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American Fast Food – What A Stupid Way To Die

Most of you have probably not heard of Randy Stonehill, but he’s one of my favorite singer/songwriters. In 1983, he released a song called “American Fast Food”. Here are the lyrics: American fast food, what a stupid way to dieAmerican … Continue reading

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They Done Messed Up My 50 Cent Taco

I live in Carmel, Indiana where we’re known for being a bit upper class in our thoughts and actions. We’re known for being pretentious, haughty, snobby and rich. Let’s just say we have a reputation and are almost universally despised … Continue reading

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