When I went to work on Tuesday December 9, 1980, there was really only one topic of conversation, and it had nothing to do with anything work related. It was the shocking murder of John Lennon the night before. This just wasn’t supposed to happen to a pop star. Political figures got shot, yes. Celebrities … Continue reading December 8, 1980
The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter
In my Penn State days my music listening habits pretty much changed to mostly rock and pop music. This was partly the influence of The Beatles, partly the influence of the change of environment, and I guess partly just expanding my musical horizons. And the late 60s just happened to be the period when the … Continue reading The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter
It’s the Capacity
I’m delighted with the capacity of the new washer. It looks like I’ll be able to do a full week’s worth of towels, for example. This morning I washed a comforter which had been uncomfortably compressed in the old washer but seemed to feel right at home with room to spare in the new … Continue reading It’s the Capacity
Delivery!
At 9:10 AM I received the call. Was I ready for the delivery? I most certainly was. They were going to make me the first stop so I should expect them in about a half hour. The two delivery men went right at it. As I pretty much expected, the basement door needed to be … Continue reading Delivery!
John Beresford Tipton
Folks of a certain age are likely to recall the name of John Beresford Tipton, although they might not all be able to place it immediately. Perhaps this photo might help. No, the fellow holding the check is not John Beresford Tipton. That’s Marvin Miller playing the role of Michael Anthony who was the executive … Continue reading John Beresford Tipton
Bad Bosch
I used to like the Bosch TV series with a few reservations here and there. But the sequel, which is called Bosch Legacy, has more reservations than things to commend it, and I’ve decided it no longer needs me as a viewer. In the original series Titus Welliver played the title character, who was a cop who … Continue reading Bad Bosch
Dry Wash
The washer and dryer that came with this house have been showing signs of their age. More than that, I’ve been annoyed by the limited capacity of the washer because it can only handle about half a week’s worth of towels, so I have to do a load of towels every four days. This all … Continue reading Dry Wash
It’s Today!
Light the candles, 🎉Get the ice out, 🍸Roll the rug up, ♬It's today. 🤪Though it may not be anyone's birthday, 🎂And though it's far from the first of the year, 🎊I know that this very minute has history in it, we're here! 🥳 — Jerry Herman, “It’s Today”, from Mame
Computers and Me
My senior year in high school we took some a trip to Lehigh University, at least those of us in the academic track made the trip. Presumably it was some sort of career day thing, and we were given a choice of several different topics to choose from. I recall that I chose the one … Continue reading Computers and Me
Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sunday September 17, 1967, was my first day at Penn State. I finally got to meet my roommate Dave DeTullio and get settled into room 1008 Pinchot Hall. The first week was orientation week, which meant I got to take some tests to see if I could opt out of certain courses, select my first … Continue reading Lonely Hearts Club Band