Sic transit gloria mundi
“Thus passes the glory of the world” Have I used that line before? How about “Time flies when you’re having fun.”? Well, both apply just...
Plate City
Once upon a time, specific clerks dealt with specific operations and the issuer of license plates might be snowed under with people waiting and waiting, while the driver’s license clerk was able to sit at her leisure to examine the new nail color that she had chosen and tempers tended to shorten as the wait time lengthened. Well, that’s done with…and none too soon.
The Senior Circuit………….
UNEXPECTED PUSH BACK FROM A NEW SENIOR RELATIONSHIP What do you do when you have finally reached retirement age, and your loving spouse of many...
Strawberry Fields Forever
If John Lennon hadn’t written it, Roger Monroe would have had to. Maybe with a Pochedly on vocals or bass. Who better to whip...
The Unappreciated….Mosses and Lichens
I know several people who work tirelessly in the background doing all the hard and dirty work, making sure the day to day activities...
And Yet, We Persist
A bold-faced phrase from a New York Times article last week got my attention. It consists of only two words, yet it speaks volumes...
April Showers
April showers bring May flowers, eh? Somebody alert the providers of floral items. They’re either going to be left twiddling their thumbs because the general...
How Can I Benefit from Tax-Advantaged Investments??
For many people, tax-advantaged investing is an excellent way to reduce their taxes. And while many of the traditional tax-advantaged strategies have been eliminated,...
Feline APB (All Points Bulletin)
Well, IBM (Irresponsible Bad Momma) has just had her call letters, so to speak, changed to RFPM (Retired Front Porch Matron). Having had “the...
Time Limps On
Well, there was a weekend. The annual garage sale in the village and environs seemed to be going well. Maybe not as many commercial opportunities...
Hello Again
Let’s get down to brass tacks. I am, to put it politely, unreliable. Gimme a week off and, “Lo, and Behold !” I’ll take...
Secret Recipe
I’m here to tell you how to lose twenty pounds–give or take an ounce or two–in one fell swoop…or maybe it was when the...
I’m Just A Little Guy
Have you heard about the data center controversy? Probably, it’s been one of the hottest topics in recent local history. Weekly Villager, The Portager,...
Puppy Tails
A beautiful morning awaited Doodle Dog as he wandered down the main street of town. Chasing leaves had been so much fun, but now...
Constellations of the Summer Sky…Part II
Well, we sure have had several nights during the past couple of weeks to really get a nice look at the night sky. Hopefully,...
Why is a new ship christened with a bottle of champagne?
The caller on phone line number two wanted to know, “Why is a new ship christened with a bottle of champagne?” This is one...
The Odds We Live By
How often have you started an important task, only to end up scrolling instead? Experts say our attention spans are shrinking, and economists now...
Ask The Librarian: Someone I know was purchasing a fish at Wal-Mart and the cashier told her that the security gates would cause the fish to die?
“I had never heard this before, but someone I know was purchasing a fish at Wal-Mart and the cashier told her that the security...
Reasons why Ignoring HVAC Maintenance Can Be Costly
Presented by DeBord Plumbing & Heating of Chardon, Ohio There are countless reasons why ignoring HVAC maintenance can be costly. While many homeowners balk at...
Bikes Away
Well, the eighth annual Road Apple Roubaix was a smash ! Anyone coming into town on Saturday could testify to the popularity of the...
Latest Unlikely News
Ya know, you can’t make this stuff up.... The news is rife with absolutely amazing little bits—factoids, we might call them—about what’s going on “out...
Why Does My Water Taste Bad Even Though It Looks Clear?
Water seems like an incredibly simple thing, right? Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom combine to create the most essential element in the...
Drawbacks To Unseasonable Weather
There ARE drawbacks to having a warm spell this late in the year. Yes, indeed. So…I’m sitting in the living room reading the paper; it’s...
Things That Should Never Go Down Your Drain
Presented By Benjamin Franklin Plumbing The HOLIDAYS are here and many of us are spending time in our kitchens preparing tasty meals and treats for...
Fair Season
So here we are in the Fun Season...the Fair Season. Everyone comes up with a reason to promote hot grease and sno cones...
Welllllll…..
No flies on us last weekend. The place was hoppin’. Basketball games all over the place; Geauga Theater opened its holiday run of “It’s...
