Farewell Dave

David Letterman is retiring next month, so starting this week I am watching each of his shows all the way to the end.  I will miss his irreverent and dry take on everything from phony movie stars and politicians to the self-deprecating shots that he always aims at himself.  I'll also miss his pranks with unwitting people out in … Continue reading Farewell Dave

Tiaras and Truffles

  It is early Sunday evening as I type this, and we are still a few hours away from tonight's Downton Abbey episode.  After a challenging evening for my wife last night, I shelled out a whopping $10 earlier today at a beach boutique for a mini tiara to cheer her.  I am going to ask that she … Continue reading Tiaras and Truffles

Don’t Raise Your Eye, It’s Only Senior Wasteland

Prior to retiring, I envisioned very simple, initial pursuits for myself.  I suspect Gorgeous wishes that they might be a little more robust, but for the moment they are exactly what I want.  Later, when I feel I finally have my bearings in this new life, I'll tackle more adventurous tasks, such as the utter elimination of … Continue reading Don’t Raise Your Eye, It’s Only Senior Wasteland