Tuesday, October 27, 2020
They Say Snow Friday
The weather people love to hype up bad weather, especially
storms.
There is a chance of snow on Friday. It could happen,
but maybe not.
It will be one of the big stories on the 11pm news.
Monday, October 26, 2020
You Can Ski Soon
The leaves keep falling.
It doesn't happen at the same time.
The colors are so bright. It won't last much longer.
Snow has fallen in Colorado. Other places are already
making snow to support the ski industry.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
That 1953 Chevy
While I was running yesterday, I saw a 1953 Chevy on
a trailor by the side of the road.
My
father bought one of them in 1962. It was a great car until he tried to bring us to a Red Sox game.
That long journey to Boston caused oil pressure issues and numerous
stops along the local roads to add oil to get us home.
He got rid of the car after that.
Where did it end up?
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Ride While Alive
There is a story in the news about funeral homes giving
seniors a free ride to the polls on election day.
That seems like a nice thing to do, but it's also a good way to try and meet potential customers.
It's a great marketing idea.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Shirts Done
My golf shirts were finally put away today. Short sleeves
are in the past.
That's how it is. I have no plans to travel to a warmer
place this year.
We will have nice days before the snow starts.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Nice October 2020 Day
The weather was perfect today for golfing. The temperature
was around 70. It brought out a lot of players.
It will be cooler this weekend with some possible rain on Monday.
Plans can get changed real fast this time of year. It will only
get colder.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Nobody At The Library
The local library must comply with state and local pandemic
guidelines in order to stay open.
When
you call, there is a long message about reserving a spot in order to browse in person.
In recent weeks, I have stopped by to pick up a book on reserve. The
was nobody there both times.
They
make it too difficult to visit and scare people away.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The Final 72
It's so amazing to see autumn unfold before us.
The beautiful colors will
end soon, although we want them to last longer.
Winter is getting here with 72 days left in 2020.
Monday, October 19, 2020
Play More Golf This Year
It was a great day playing golf with family and friends.
There are only so many nice days left in this year. It's ending real fast.
I hope we can keep playing. There is no guarantee once we get into December.
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Leveling The Cost
I installed an app on my phone called "Inflation
Calculator". It's a very useful tool to compare costs in different decades. For example, $20 in 1976, would be $92.40
today.
Some of the large construction projects from decades
ago really cost a fortune in today's dollars.
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Shoes Pull Apart
I bought a pair of black dress shoes in 2010 when my
brother passed away.
They felt great when I wore them to a wedding last weekend.
After I took them off, I noticed extreme separation of
the heels on both shoes.
Can this be fixed with some of the great glues out there?
Do they really work according to the commercials?
We shall see
Friday, October 16, 2020
Not My Package
It's so easy to fall
to scams. They test you every day.
I
had one recently where I was told of an issue with a FedEx package. The only problem was I had nothing on order.
I made a mistake today when I answered a call and heard the endless
nonsense on this being the last call for extended warranty for one of my prior cars.
It's a lot easier to hang up.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Thick Sunscreen
I try to wear sunscreen because of some skin issues on
my face.
There are so many products out there. I use products recommended by my dermatologist.
A new cream I'm using is very concentrated. I learned that the hard
way when I put too much on my face and couldn't wash it off.
It only needs the size of a grain of rice. Add more if needed.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Ten Weeks To Go
It seems like the middle of October which has become
the starting point of the holiday shopping season.
I noticed that yesterday at a local pharmacy. Each aisle had a miniature winter hat with a seasonal
saying on it.
With about ten weeks to go, it has begun.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Glasses Are Too Expensive
I spent $1,200 out
of my own pocket to get two pairs of eyeglasses. They are not cheap. My prescription changed and I wanted to change glasses.
It's so hard to fit them to my face and head. They are still not perfect,
but I hope they mold to me.
I've been buying glasses from the same place since 1995.
I always need them adjusted after wearing them for a week or two.
