While engrossed in the first phase of my autumn yard cleanup today, I was surprised by the sudden appearance of a ‘volunteer’ new container species. Although I had previously seen it on the property recently, this was the first time it has seeded itself in this particular location. I immediately recognized it as Felinus sheldonii…
Category: Random Topics and Musings
Remembering Brielle Galleries
Most of us have a few special places that once – as the Beatles aptly put it – “had their moments” setting them apart in our memories as something special; the quintessential gone-but-not-forgotten. For me, one such place was Brielle Galleries, a unique store owned by Ira Jacobson. 1950 – 1970: Launch and Growth The…
In Memoriam
Political topics usually find no place here, but today is an exception. It has been more than 50 years since the death of a public figure has affected me as profoundly as the news last night of the passing of Senator John McCain. The fact that this loss, unlike the one we experienced in November…
Favorite Cat Memes, Part 6
Words of Wisdom for Those in Home-Renovation Hell
It’s pretty obvious that Dante was never involved in any home renovation projects: if he had been, his Inferno would have had 10 levels of hell instead of nine. My guess is that he’d have put it somewhere in the middle; Level Five does come fairly close, being the abode of “the wrathful and the…
Favorite Cat Memes, Part 5
In anticipation of an upcoming spring thaw… well, that’s as good a reason as any, isn’t it? 🙂 (sounds logical to me!) Browse previous Favorite Cat Memes posts
The Chatsworth Lady Goes Car Shopping
Being a research geek is both a blessing and a curse, especially when a ‘significant purchase’ such as a house, car, or major appliance is in the offing. Thus it should come as no surprise that I began researching my next new car approximately one year ago. Visions of spending a mere pittance on gasoline…
Favorite Cat Memes, Part 4
Just in time for the holidays, here’s another instalment in my hopefully-popular “favorite cat memes” series. 🙂
