Archive: A perfect family Christmas 2025, minus the snow
RichC | December 30, 2025
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Woodworking: The Christmas “Piggy Bank” for Ellerie is done
RichC | December 28, 2025
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Archive: Merry Christmas 2025 and a Volkswagen memory
RichC | December 6, 2025
On Thanksgiving weekend, our family walked around the shops in Liberty Center before going to the movie Zootopia 2 as a family; it was very nice. Besides the granddaughters enjoying the candy store, I particularly enjoyed a shop with an old Volkswagen Microbus. Of course I couldn’t help but reminisce about my old friend Charlie […]
The first snow of the winter always shuts down schools, etc.
RichC | December 3, 2025
The “over-forecasted” first winter snowstorm for 2025-26 was spot on. By morning we had at least 6 inches of heavy snow. About the only thing that would have made it look a little prettier would have been some sunshine … but it was still beautiful (took the photos too early in the morning though). I’m […]
In 2025, what does it cost to live comfortably in Ohio? (study)
RichC | November 26, 2025
The cost to live comfortably in Ohio varies by household size, but it remains among the more affordable states nationwide (see UpgradedPoints). The new study using cost-of-living data and the 50/30/20 budgeting rule shows what families and individuals need to earn to maintain a comfortable yet sustainable lifestyle across Ohio in 2025. What Does “Living […]
The Dodger winning in 2025 game 7 over the Blue Jays is already being called the greatest finale in World Series baseball history
RichC | November 2, 2025
Brenda and I were “emotionally” invested in the very competitive 2025 World Series. Having watched nearly every game of the playoffs … and all 7 nail-biting World Series games, gave us time to learn more about the teams and players. We pick favorites and I even found myself nicknaming them. After the final pitch late […]
Quite the World Series Game 3: Dodger over Blue Jays
RichC | October 28, 2025
Normally I would not post an individual game results in this year’s 2025 World Series, but last night’s game went nearly 6 hours and 40 minutes ending just before 3AM eastern time after 18 innings. It was an incredible pitchers dual that exhausted nearly every relief pitcher each team had. The final straw was a […]
The 2025 MLB World Series begins: Dodgers vs Blue Jays
RichC | October 25, 2025
The 2025 World Series is finally underway. Brenda and I have been watching the playoffs all autumn long, but unfortunately have watched each of our early picks (they were hopes really) drop like flies. The Reds, Guardians and Tigers all fell early in the playoffs, but we have settled on rooting for the Toronto Blue […]
Our Lanai Condominium repairs in Florida are looking better
RichC | September 16, 2025
I really thought that I posted a photo last month on the Lanai construction happening at our Delray Beach condo? Nope, can’t find it (photo right). But thanks to our super nice neighbor, she took a couple updated photos below for us in between the heavy rains they have been getting in south Florida (we […]
A New Dawn: American Optimism Flourishes Post-2024 Election
RichC | January 2, 2025
A palpable sense of optimism has swept across America since the November 2024 elections. The nation, having navigated a period of intense political division, now looks forward with renewed hope and confidence. The election results have sparked a collective sense of relief and of possibility, with many Americans believing that the future holds great promise […]
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.