Photography: Lumix GX8 Camera test post in November 2025
RichC | November 26, 2025
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Archive: A last November weekend to finish yard chores
RichC | November 25, 2025
This could have been the last nice weekend to finish up yard work such as raking and hauling leaves – and my rake is about to be retired, as am I! Who knows as a few trees are still fulling loaded with leaves; perhaps the wind will blow them elsewhere??? Anyway if felt good to […]
It looks as if this is a “between a rock and a hard place” situation?
RichC | November 18, 2025
It is looking as if Taylor is caught in a challenging spot professionally — WCPO story. The voters who elected the trustees for his Batavia Township obviously do not want more developments with small lots and more tightly packed homes and the traffic that comes with it. Yet those who want to build developments are […]
A superb performance on the piano by our oldest granddaughter
RichC | November 18, 2025
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Hm, I’m starting to really admire Brenda’s 2019 Tesla Model 3
RichC | November 12, 2025
Today’s earlier post had to do with Tesla (“Musk’s $1 Trillion Is Not Guaranteed” – so I wanted to archive it since it was also posted on TheHustings). Also, the weather has vastly improved and it seemed like a good time to add another Wyze Cam driveway video highlighting the disappearing autumn colors. Besides, I’m […]
After eye-bulging shock, my thoughts on Elon Musk’s pay package
RichC | November 12, 2025
Elon Musk‘s new Tesla pay package isn’t a guaranteed $1 TRILLION payout, it’s a stretch-goal incentive structure requiring him to achieve extraordinarily ambitious milestones: deploying 1 million robotaxis, selling 10 million FSD subscriptions, scaling to 1 million Optimus robots, and growing Tesla’s market cap 6x to $8.5T (surpassing Nvidia’s peak). Tesla also laid out a […]
Archive: Wanted to save a few more family “goings-on”
RichC | November 9, 2025
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The Shutdown Charade: Broken Promises Demand a New Path
RichC | November 9, 2025
Why do public schools, a college education, the social safety net and health care continue to need more money? Because government is inefficient and too heavily involved … especially at the Federal level. Late last week I sent my right-leaning column commentary to TheHusting.news — we’ll see how it is received. No doubt those on […]
Leftover Halloween photo and the Rear Fence Fiasco
RichC | November 5, 2025
Let’s start with the leftover “fun” photo since I archived a little about the granddaughters this week, but not Megan and Taylor. So this week I’ll include an “off to a Halloween party around a bonfire with some friends” for the archive. I did look like they had fun. For us, no trick or treaters […]
Archive: Personal home projects and talented granddaughters
RichC | November 4, 2025
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Archive: An enjoyable couple of days with our granddaughters
RichC | October 22, 2025
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Filler: A very-clean 2019 Tesla Model 3 is now in our garage
RichC | October 21, 2025
More to come, but a new to us 2019 Tesla Model 3 now replaces Brenda’s 2010 Acura RDX. We are as excited about having a Tesla, as is the seller for us “finally” owning a Tesla (aka: Drew).
Beach Erosion, Postseason Baseball and Family in Western NY
RichC | October 16, 2025
Eventually I’ll get around to updating a back and forth trip to Florida to check on the Delray Beach condo’s lanai repairs (and the missing beach – erosion video above) … maybe more over the weekend (???) … but for now a little updating on our lack of excitement with MLB post-season baseball. Brenda and […]
Happy Birthday wishes to “middle aged” Megan (family joke)
RichC | October 15, 2025
What, another “middle age” birthday for Megan? The “middle age” joke has taken on a life of its own when it comes to our adult children. It is kind of fun when “we” are young and in our early 30s (Megan’s 30th Birthday), but I’m starting to think that it could be both an insult […]
Archive: A few leftover family photos from early October 2025
RichC | October 11, 2025
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Archive: The Utah trip photos from yesterday were not enough
RichC | October 10, 2025
After posting our “trip to Utah” photos yesterday, Brenda commented that I left out her favorite from the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park. Obviously navigating the chains was truly an accomplishment for “senior citizens” … so a few more photos and video seems justified. 😉
Back from an amazing trip to Solitude, Zion and Sundance, Utah
RichC | October 9, 2025
It is probably going to take me a couple of weeks to get my blogging bearings back, but let it be known, we enjoyed our week in Solitude, Utah with my sister-in-law Ann and her husband Gary. Thank you so much for inviting us to your condo and treating us to the great hikes, trip […]
Our Utah trip photos with Ann and Gary are coming … but first a couple pre-trip photos with our nieces
RichC | October 8, 2025
Our Utah trip is still fresh and the photos TOO many to sift through at the moment … so I’ll start by archiving a single photo of Zion National Park; the three peaks known as Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (photo above). This might at least start the ball rolling in getting the photos and my […]
Archiving a couple leftover September 2025 family photos
RichC | September 30, 2025
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Just a leftover photo from Katelyn to her Mom #TBT
RichC | September 25, 2025
The year escapes me at the moment … although with a little searching on the blog I found it: October 2008 at Letchworth State Park, NY. This photo has been in my miscellaneous folder since August and while clearing it out wanted to archive a photo that made me smile for a ThrowBack Thursday #TBT. […]
Archive: Labor Day photos with Megan, Taylor and Gigi
RichC | September 3, 2025
It has become an enjoyable habit – posting family photos from the previous weekend. This past Labor Day, Megan, Taylor and their dog Gigi were over for the afternoon … and perhaps the last of the pool days (it has been cool for August and early September). We did the quintessential American hot dogs and […]
The best U.S. president in the last 50 years? A Nobel Peace prize?
RichC | August 26, 2025
As a TheHustings regular contributor, I sometimes find myself being a little more provocative that I really am — likely because there is a lack of pro-MAGA content in the right-hand column. Part of this particular submission (posted below) is for the “shock value” … but Jerry Lanson’s left-hand column, Keep Your Eye On What […]
Commentary: When Government Becomes a Shareholder $INTC
RichC | August 19, 2025
Noticing that my name was mentioned in TheHustings right-column today, I felt it was imperative that I at least voice my conservative concern over the Trump administration wanting taxpayers to become non-voting shareholders in Intel ($INTC). Here are my thoughts; we’ll see if the editors include them? Intel: When Government Becomes a Shareholder The Trump […]
It has been 10 years, but a father’s impact lasts a lifetime
RichC | August 17, 2025
The Little Critter book title reads … “Just Me and My Dad” (the photo above just a few years ago) … but as I mentioned a decade ago after DadC’s memorial service … he planted the wisdom of Proverb 22:6 in the way he lived his life. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and […]
Archive: School is starting, but a little more fun in Toledo
RichC | August 17, 2025
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Happy Birthday Brenda! Are we still counting the years?
RichC | August 12, 2025
As the saying goes, “better to have a birthday then not to have one.” Yet most of us watching the years tick by wonder, why do the years seem to tick by so much faster the older we get? So, Happy Birthday, Brenda – here’s a George Meredith quote to ponder. It has been a wonderful […]
The family is vacationing, I’m reading and saving a project idea
RichC | August 10, 2025
Today’s post is part photo archive, a project idea and a little on “what I’m reading this summer” — but I do miss the World War II history books of previous years. KDAE were off to Colorado on a family vacation this past week and were enjoying there time hiking and outdoors. They were with […]
A saved idea photo and jobs-related graphic July 2025 leftover
RichC | August 5, 2025
Since the previous post was a recap of Monday’s market rebound after Friday’s stock market selloff, I’m using this post as an excuse to get a couple of saved items out of the folder where I collect ideas for MDB. The first photo one is a bit nutty if you ask me, but because it […]
Archive: A few photos and chores from around home weekend
RichC | August 3, 2025
Look at the feelers on this moth (link). God’s creation in nature is amazing! It has been so much more pleasant this weekend compared to last — weather wise – and besides mowing, decided to remove a couple overgrown low-spreading bushes in our half-moon. We didn’t plant flowers as usual this year knowing it was […]
Trump economic triumphs are proving the naysayers wrong
RichC | July 31, 2025
After seeing a new WSJ poll, I decided to work up some new right-column commentary for TheHustings, but still wanted to archive it on MDB too (below). Yet even as my attitude is positive in mid-2025, I suspect our government will find a way to continue the bloat of government, borrow more from future […]
Staying cool, finishing up the lawn bench and weekend chores
RichC | July 29, 2025
This past weekend was the last weekend of July 2025 (yikes!) and I tried to stay cool by jumping in and out of the pool during the 90+ degree summer heatwave that has been for the most part enjoyed for a few weeks now. I do prefer the heat of summer to the cold of […]
Archive: Enjoy a little time with our granddaughters this week
RichC | July 26, 2025
Brenda and I enjoyed a little babysitting visit to Whitehouse, Ohio this past week and decided the ridiculously HOT weather would be great to visit my brother Ron and his wife Claire’s retirement property on Lake Erie … “where there would be a breeze” … NOT! The breeze if any was from the south and […]
Project: Refurbishing our Lawn Bench using Oostra Oak
RichC | July 22, 2025
If you are like me, procrastination of home maintenance items is my modus operandi. There are summer things on my list that I need to do (fence repairs), some large undertaking I want to do (remove, paint and reinstall shutters) … and then semi-maintenance things that I interested in doing. Obvious those first two get […]
Archive: Summer activities are great so long as the sun shines
RichC | July 15, 2025
Let’s start the archive of weekend photos with our immediate family selfies. Taylor, Megan and Gigi were over to cool off in the pool (before the strong storms hit on Saturday afternoon) while KDAE were up in Michigan for a extended weekend having summer vacation-ish fun. It would be difficult to find a much more […]
For Sale: Another family’s home is for sale in our neighborhood
RichC | July 12, 2025
It might be a little concerning if I didn’t actually know my neighbors and neighborhood as well as I do … but another couple has decided the time is right to sell their home. The Groseth family has lived here for 30 years and we’ve watch our families grow up together. Both Marvin and Arlene […]
Archive: Summer has been warm, but wet, so far in July 2025
RichC | July 10, 2025
It has been a “wonderfully” warm summer so far … at least in Cincinnati. I good with it since I like the heat, even if I could do without the humidity. So far though, even with the regular thunderstorms, the humidity has been okay. Our granddaughters are up north with the Barb and Randy … […]
An idea for my blue bins and some workshop storage
RichC | July 9, 2025
Sitting up in the pool house loft are a bunch of blue bins … leftover from a pharmacy remodel way back in the 1990s. I don’t really know the size of them, but perhaps they could be used for some pieces and parts storage if incorporated into a cabinet? The design to the right as […]
Samsung Icemaker problem continues (Refurbish lasted 4 years)
RichC | July 8, 2025
I’m not happy about having to take apart and replace the icemaker in our Samsung side-by-side refrigerator again. The refurbished model I purchase in 2021 seemed to have lasted 4 years IF I’m being generous — it really it hasn’t worked since spring. Anyway, I’ve decided to spring for the new and not refurbished replacement […]
Archive: What did we do over the 4th of July weekend in 2025?
RichC | July 6, 2025
If you want to know what Brenda and I did to celebrate the 249th birthday of our country, my answer would be … not all that much. I ended up spraying our lawn for those sod webworms that has become a recent problem (the last 5 years) and then relaxed in the pool with my […]
Archive: Summer week with our granddaughters was a success!
RichC | June 22, 2025
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Granddaughters on WTOL11 TV and Happy Father’s Day, Drew!
RichC | June 15, 2025
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Our are granddaughters prepped for American Girl Doll camp
RichC | June 11, 2025
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Archive: A family visit and dance recital for our granddaughters
RichC | June 3, 2025
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Highlighting some of what Taylor is doing in Batavia Twp. Ohio
RichC | May 31, 2025
Some of what I attempt to archive on MDB are the goings-on in our family for posterity. Taylor has definitely found his career niche and excels at socially interacting with coworkers and the citizens he serves in Batavia Township, Ohio. In April it was putting on the Easter Bunny suit to the smile of children […]
Archive: Memorial Day early pool time with our granddaughters
RichC | May 28, 2025
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Archive: A couple more woodworking snippets from WoodSmith
RichC | May 25, 2025
As with previous archived tidbits, I’m saving two more from WoodSmith magazine this month that I might want to try. The one above is using painter’s tape to cut more precise hand-cut dovetails. If I try again, this might help? The tip below the break is for pocket dowels and screws, a technique that I […]
Hm, 2011 both does and doesn’t seem all that long ago? #TBT
RichC | May 22, 2025
A “Year(s) Ago On This Day” highlight (column right) had me looking at a May 2011 photo of our family. Katelyn’s NEOUCOM medical school graduation in 2011 made for a great memory for sure … but leaves me a little bit sad. Still, I’m so thankful all four parents were able to attend her graduation, […]
BirdBuddy app, birds and Katelyn’s birdfeeder birthday present
RichC | May 21, 2025
My daughter shared some photos from her new bird feeder birthday present, from Drew and the girls, and access last weekend through the BirdBuddy app. BTW, today is my brother’s birthday, Happy Birthday Ron! (poem below) The WiFi camera connected birdfeeder (see previous non-smar homemade birdfeeder) for the Oostra backyard which is full of “everything […]
Archive: Saving a Woodworking Tool Stool project idea and tips
RichC | May 20, 2025
I’m saving a few woodworking tips to my blog’s archive is becoming a convenient habit, although I’m not sure finding it again will be all that easy to find when I need them? Above was a “Full Coverage vs. a Wash” tidbit and might be something to try someday … along with a simple socket […]
More of my commentary for TheHustings.news right-column
RichC | May 17, 2025
In order to hold up the “right-column” over at TheHustings.news website, I’ve sent my commentary regarding President Trump’s trip to the Middle East this past week to the editor — it was successful by all accounts (except perhaps the America haters). Hopefully it will be used this weekend, although suspect the other “political animals” (as […]
Wishing my daughter Katelyn a very Happy 39th Birthday
RichC | May 14, 2025
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Archive: Birthday wishes and fun family singing audio
RichC | May 8, 2025
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Archiving a few leftover photos from our Spring in Florida
RichC | April 30, 2025
While walking the Atlantic shoreline, Brenda and I often watched ships and tugs towing barges offshore pass by. We took note of the unique ones like the SS United States and more recently a specialized Express Marine hybrid barge with its companion tug. It was interesting enough to dig a little deeper. Express Marine, Inc., […]
Archive: Stumbled on a knot tying illustration of a loop hitch
RichC | April 27, 2025
It has been a while since including an illustration, drawing or video of a useful knot. Here’s one that I’ve probably tried in the past, but I’m unsure if the name is a loop hitch or not, but have used different versions of it … especially to tie down or cinch a load.
Saving more TheHustings.news right-column political nonsense
RichC | April 23, 2025
Likely my right-column bloviating on TheHustings.news is not of interest or even worth archiving, but since I put a little effort into it, I’m saving it here. This week’s commentary was a little more challenging for me because I do understand the line between an authoritarian executive branch (ie. Jan 6 participants) and having ICE […]
Archive: Enjoyed beach time with the Oostra family last week
RichC | April 22, 2025
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Palm Sunday afternoon, taxes and KDAE at Legoland in Florida
RichC | April 14, 2025
Let’s start with yesterday’s Palm Sunday word of the day … or at least one that I learned from today’s TFL devotional “God’s Plan All Along” and the Hebrew word: “Tetelestai!” The Hebrew word that Τετέλεσται (it is finished) best translates is שָׁלֵם, which is how the Syriac Peshitta* and modern Hebrew** translations translate […]
Tariffs: Rethinking my long-held views regarding global trade
RichC | April 9, 2025
Tariffs have long been a divisive topic in economics. For decades, mainstream economists have championed free trade, arguing that tariffs—essentially a tax on imports ultimately paid by consumers—hinder economic growth by disrupting the free flow of goods across borders. For most of my life, I’ve been a proponent of free—but fair—trade. I believed in the […]
Word of the day: Marginalia and rocking chairs for KDAE’s porch
RichC | April 8, 2025
A new word for me: Marginalia — it is also a word that reminded me of Mom Howard’s books, especially her well marked up Bible! MarginaliaNotes written in the margin • The professor’s marginalia provided valuable insights into the text Also a shopping trip for the Oostra’s had them finding a couple of nice looking rocking […]
Archive: What’s going on with our family?
RichC | April 3, 2025
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Desultory - des-uhl-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
- lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
- digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.