Yes I have been on a slight hiatus. Winter of 2019 has not been kind.

Two weeks ago, on literally THE coldest night of this winter season, I was awakened by a frantic Erik.

There are several friends of mine who really know how to crack me up.

Since my lease was up, I had to get a new car. Because it was in my price range, I chose a Chevy Trax.

I was a little surprised when I learned that our Eat'n Park was going to close.

I've seen the ads on TV, but never thought I would actually get one.

Well we all survived the holidays (save a few bouts of the stomach flu), school is back in session and the year is off to a great start.

There is a reason that we eat out all the time.

We had a surprise package tied to our door when we came home the other day.

Just before they tore my old house down on Bluff Street, I took a tour inside.

For the first time since having my kids, we all took a trip to a local mall to get a picture with Santa Claus last Sunday.

We just received a brand new, wrapped in shiny black poly, water main line on our street. Since I lived through the entire procedure, I thought I would write a few tips on what to expect, if you ever get one.

As I was getting my morning shower the other day, I realized that I wasn't feeling very well.

Sometimes when you get up in years, you may need some medical adjustments.

It's hard being a know-it-all.

In 2006 I began classes at the University of Pittsburgh as a psychology major.

Although my wife does most of the household laundry, I prefer to wash my own shirts.

I've been noticing something lately that has me concerned.

It has been said that, I know everybody. I learned the other day, that is not the case.

It was quite by accident that I attended the official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Speedway.

People often ask me what differences I have noticed so far between my daughters and my son.

I think I'm shrinking, but only in my feet. The shoes I bought a couple of years ago for winter use, was size 12.

I had the privilege to attend the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presentation at Westminster College.

Does anyone have any idea where my turkeys went?

On our way to lunch last week, I decided to visit the Senior Expo at Cascade Park.

School has officially been in session for nearly one month.

My wife recently had a medical test done at UPMC Jameson. She passed with flying colors.

My friend and fellow diner at Chuck Tanner's, Tim Harlan, approached me with something he wanted me to consider. He said he wanted me to fill in for him playing the piano at the Church of Genesis.

Tuesday, I watched and photographed the demolition of my old house on Bluff Street.

I broke my arm again, this time the right one.

I have always loved animals.

I really can't tell you why my nephew Dan's kids took to me the way they did.

When I got my invitation to my great-niece Victoria's wedding, I discovered right away that I had a problem.

As summer vacation draws to a close (I am trying to not slow clap right now, but it's proving to be difficult) I cannot help but reflect on some very valuable lessons learned.

Last weekend, I traveled with my family to Luray, Virginia, to attend my great-niece Victoria's wedding.

I am in no hurry to get a new left knee, after getting my right one done.

I guess it was about time for me to move ahead, and get a new phone.

For the past month I have been at The New Castle Playhouse almost every night.

My wife and I, along with Larry and Nancy Blews were invited to a cook out at our old friends Chet and Michelle's estate.

I can no longer keep up with all the new electronic gadgets coming out. I feel like I'm living in the stone age when I see people with iPads, phones and laptops.

There are a few nice benefits to living in the suburbs. One of them is turkeys

Well, I took kind of an inadvertent three-week hiatus from writing, and you know that can only mean one thing: school's out.

I got yelled at today at the breakfast table.

My wife likes to put me in charge of where we go on our anniversary.

We recently had a picnic consisting of former Weingartner employees.

I don't handle change well.

With this week being the last full week of school for my kids, I have decided to make myself a list of all of the summer activities I will be engaging in for the next several weeks.

I have lived at my present location for 50 years. It wasn't until the other day that I finally got to witness something I've never seen before.

I read in the obituaries this week that Ernest Armstrong passed away.