Filler: Where did the “Pig in a Poke” idiom come from?

| April 21, 2026

After a pre-posting … but incorrectly dating … Music Monday post (next week) and Tuesday late addition, here’s a humorous social media video that triggered an idiom idea. The video is a “pig in a chair” with the comment of a “pig in a blanket” X.com comment. For me it had me thinking about “pig […]

Does too much Artificial Intelligence hinder Christian growth?

| April 19, 2026

Our daughter sent ;us some thought provoking reading from The Gospel Coalition regarding Artificial Intelligence and the “uncomfortable or even disturbing truths about ourselves”  last week. “Are You Ready for the AI Apocalypse” was written last summer, but noting the rapid evolution of AI, it is equally eye-opening today. AI presents us with a vision […]

A follow up to Friday’s post: Updated MacBook Air M2 to the M5

| April 18, 2026

Today’s update is a follow up from yesterday’s Tech Friday post on “Contemplating an Apple MacBook Air update” … done.  I was able to convince Brenda that she needed to switch to an Apple computer since her Chromebook has reached end of life status. I suspect that she will continue to stick with her limited […]

Tech Friday: Contemplating an Apple MacBook Air upgrade?

| April 17, 2026

A recent drop in price for the MacBook Air M5 notebook computer has triggered my tech shopping interest. Earlier this year, my MacBook Air M2 started showing signs that the 8GB of memory is struggling to run the multiple browsers, tabs and 5 spaces/desktops.I also run an external USB-C powered display that runs my Interactive […]

Filler: Smiled at this Lazy Dad’s Baseball practice tip

| April 16, 2026

I might give this a try when my granddaughters come down for their summer visit. 😊

Congress Should Pass the SAVE Act (submitted to TheHustings)

| April 15, 2026

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act – known as the SAVE Act or SAVE America Act – would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It has already passed the House and is now before the Senate. Congress should approve it without delay. The bill amends the National Voter […]

Last week we enjoyed some time on Delray Beach with family

| April 14, 2026

We had a good time “shelling” even though the beach winds were a little more challenging than the Delray Beach, FL spring break normal (sand was on every towel and in every orifice). 😉  Brenda’s sister Chris and husband Jerry were down for a week … and are beach “diggers” (for shells) … unlike us […]

Music Monday: The Temptations – “My Girl” (and nasty weather)

| April 13, 2026

It has been a week of abnormally rainy and windy weather for the Easter spring break folks in Florida this week. Brenda and I have braved the elements (at least it is still in the 70s) and are keeping up with our beach walking now that our time down south is ending. Nevertheless, we are […]

Filler: A very simple painter’s tape hack #video

| April 12, 2026

There have been plastic snap on or wire paint can gadgets to eliminate dripping and prep your brush, but very few tips are as inexpensive and disposable as this painter tape hack. 

Looking forward to Artemis 2 astronauts safe return #NASA

| April 10, 2026

NASA successfully launched Artemis 2, its first astronaut mission to the moon since 1972 on April 1. The mission sent four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft which travel further from earth than any human has ever traveled. On Friday evening, the spacecraft will reenter the earth atmosphere and […]

Tech Friday: Some interesting information on online security

| April 10, 2026

Have you ever given thought to how much data is being collected when you are using computers, tablets, phones and devices these days? The answer would be A LOT! If you’ve never thought about it … just ask the question, why do so many Internet companies give away their services for free? 

Beautiful views from Artemis II and not so from Sunset Blvd, CA

| April 9, 2026

As a child of the space race growing up in the 1960s and 70s, astronauts and NASA could do no wrong in my eyes — of course I wasn’t paying taxes either. 😉 This past week with Artemis II traveling around the moon and further into space than a manned space flight as ever gone, […]

Easter bunny community outreach and our family “goings-on”

| April 8, 2026

Once again, we were proud of Taylor and Megan for helping out Batavia Township with last weekend’s Easter Egg hunt. The kids (and parents) really had fun and I think “the bunny” and his helpers enjoyed it too. 😊  The Oostras returned from their week in Maui and from all accounts had a really nice […]

Filler: Just another way to tie a hitch knot

| April 7, 2026

Saved this video a while ago and since “knot” tying” is something I’ve tinkered with since I was a kid, decided this was a worth filler. Another way to tie a hitch knot. 😊 

Music Monday: Fleetwood Mac – “Monday Morning” live 1977

| April 6, 2026

I surprised myself for not having included Fleetwood Mac’s “Monday Morning” as a Music Monday song … considering all the others? In any case, here’s a live performance from 1977 with photos from 1978 according to the YouTube video with a few more details below the break. “Monday morning you look so fine.” And so […]

Happy Easter 2026: Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed!

| April 5, 2026

Happy Easter. Believers are blessed to have assured salvation in our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he […]

Commentary: It’s Morning in America … Again

| April 4, 2026

For those of us who remember the 1970s, the phrase “It’s Morning in America” in the 1980s meant something. It wasn’t just a Republican campaign slogan. It was a declaration of renewal after a decade of national humiliation and economic pain. We watched America stumble out of the Vietnam quagmire, suffer through OPEC-driven energy crises […]

Good Friday. We’ve enjoyed the Dwell app this past year.

| April 3, 2026

From the Dwell app for Good Friday. Always great content … consider listening or reading the Bible In A Year (audio). 😉

Baby bananas and a weak Throwback Thursday #TBT reference

| April 2, 2026

In searching for a way to include the small “baby bananas” growing outside our condo’s bedroom window (see 2021) AND a “Morning in America” graphic, I’ve finally decided to include it as a Throwback Thursday #TBT post — a very weak one. As for the reason it resonates with so many from my generation, it […]

Archive: A request for a short commentary on Trump v. Barbara

| April 2, 2026

Over the last few years, I’ve enjoyed being asked to opine on current events and politics for TheHustings.news. It is a congenial bunch writers, who at least outwardly, accept the opinions of others. The talented group consist of retired, or perhaps close to retiring journalists, political campaign PR writers/managers, editors and college professors, who come […]

For those with political interests this APRIL 1, 2026

| April 1, 2026

This might trigger a few who attend the No Kings rallies or find that their blood pressure rises at the thought of President Trump, but suspect those who are more tolerant and enjoy political humor might appreciate these two items on April 1st. 😉 On the other hand, if you are like me, I’d prefer […]

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  2. digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.
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