Monthly Archives: August 2007

Dancing with the Stars

Once again I will be watching as some of my favorite stars take a spin on the ballroom floor. Three of the stars I am most excited to see dance are Wayne Newton, Marie Osmond and Jane Seymour. If you … Continue reading

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Grandparent devotion

Only for a grandchild, would we drive 30 minutes across town in high heat and humidity to be a spectator in a sport that isn’t spectator friendly. His brother IS in a sport that can be more fun to watch … Continue reading

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Lunar Eclipse

You won’t need a telescope to see the eclipse and moonlight is perfectly safe to view without special eye protection. So, at 5:52 in the morning we will see the show in Toledo. I think I need to set my … Continue reading

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Why don't people vote?

“American voting habits are particularly striking when compared with those of other democratic nations, like Japan and Germany, where 89 percent of the potential voters go to the polls. In fact, most democracies have about 80 percent voter participation. Of … Continue reading

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Lucas the Learning Worm

Is an early childhood center on the campus of St. Luke’s Hospital. It is run by the Lucas County Educational Service Center and is for kids 18 months to 5 years. Lucas the Learning Worm Academy is licensed and approved … Continue reading

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"Crying"

I knew from the start I would enjoy the performance I was about to see and I was right. If you missed it, you can see it here. I’ll never forget my little “Topo Gigio, a puppet Italian mouse who … Continue reading

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Clock of Life

The clock of life is wound but once, And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop At late or early hour. Now is the only time you own. Live, love, toil with a will. … Continue reading

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Dumb Laws

I was watching a local news program when another one of those dumb law stories came on. As I sat listening to the story it made my blood start to boil. Why are law makers wasting our time and money … Continue reading

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Dean

What happens to a cruise ship caught in open waters when the storms hit? Hurricane Dean, a Category 3 storm hit on Friday. With 125 mph winds, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season was expected to gain power over … Continue reading

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Commemoration of the death

It’s hard to believe it’s 30 years ago today the world lost it’s King. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news. Just like I remember where I was and what I … Continue reading

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