Monthly Archives: February 2011

…But Signs Of Winter Remain

Walking around the grounds during a visitation this afternoon, I couldn’t help but take a photo of some day lillies at the base of a 18′ holly bush. And what is it like looking up at a towering holly bush…. … Continue reading

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Spring Has Sprung

Spring has sprung in beautiful, Aiken, SC. First the Bradford Pears, soon to be followed by the dreaded, “Green Snow” (Pine pollen that covers everything….and then some) My wife and I were at a fundraiser last night at the Aiken … Continue reading

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Steve on Zig

I read this the other morning on the Anderson Layman Blog and thought it would be a good thing to pass on…. Those of you who know me personally probably recall that when asked how I am, I only have … Continue reading

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Paranoid… Or Paying Attention?

Once again, I wonder if posting this type of article is helpful, but like I state, this blog is about “the world according to me” and this topic, as uncomfortable as it is to read, is of great concern to … Continue reading

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Happy Belated Birthday to SVU

It’s a few weeks late, but Februay 6th marked the one year anniversary for the blog. You may or may not care, but here are a few statistics: I have published 138 columns There have been just over 6,200 visits … Continue reading

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Rest In Peace, Faithful laptop

My three year old laptop met a soggy death as a very small amount of water found it’s way in to the guts of the computer and I was advised that my three year old MacBook Pro, that was worth … Continue reading

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Delight

From my blogging buddy, Kurt Delight Remember delight. It is an instant re-energizer. An important marker in time. The delight in success – a plan coming together, a sale, a good grade, the numbers, the connection, completion, something impressive. It … Continue reading

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I’ll Wait!

A conversation recently overheard on the VHF airwaves……. Iranian Air Defense Site: ‘Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.’ Aircraft: ‘This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.’ Air Defense Site: ‘You are in Iranian … Continue reading

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KISS Caskets

As the saying goes…..build it and they will come. Here is the article. From Connecting Directors I recall being in 7th grade when the first KISS album was released. I’ll be fifty-one in a few weeks. I suppose one could … Continue reading

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Bio-Cremation?

This has been brewing for about two years or so. It’s just another choice, but one that would be very expensive for funeral homes/crematories to bring into the mainstream. I just don’t see this happening, at least in the next … Continue reading

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