On Getting Old

Found this on Irish's place awhile back, thought I wrote about it, but I didn't. And here’s the kicker aging hits men differently than women, and it’s almost always framed negatively. Women get “wine nights,” “self-care Sundays,” and “50 & Fabulous.” We men on the other hand hit 40 and it’s dad-bod jokes, hairline memes, … Continue reading On Getting Old →

Remember?

Remember when plumbing fittings weren't made of badly plated chinesium? I"ve been in buildings and houses with original fittings 50+ years old. Nickel plated brass. Slightly worn, but still in good shape. I bought a '64 Cadillac hearse long ago. The bumpers polished up like new. When polished and waxed, the paint shined and looked … Continue reading Remember? →

Moving Slow

Monday was a holiday. A badly needed one for me. You see, I'm rarely home on the weekends. So if I can't do housework in the evenings I have free, it doesn't get done. The last few weeks, I've been busy every weeknight. So the house was a mess. So was the monster truck. So … Continue reading Moving Slow →

Getting Fit

It's a new month, a new weigh in. I'm at 200. Where I've been for months, mas o menos*. Doesn't matter what I do, my weight doesn't vary more than a pound either way. I'm not all that hung up on it. I've had a great run lifting, and am seeing some serious changes in … Continue reading Getting Fit →

Losing It

The other day, I lamented the end of my Thinkpad. Well, rumors of it's demise are premature. Behold: I got to thinking - the power strip was off the other night when the light should've automatically turned on. I turned it on, but that may have been after the laptop died. It was even easier … Continue reading Losing It →

Don’t Stop

Found on Vox Popoli the other day: An 88-year-old who I’d been seeing for falls, weakness, and a hip fracture told me I looked strong. Asked if I lifted weights. I proudly confirmed his assumption as I’d been lifting for the past 9 years. He smiled and said he used to lift too. Shared his … Continue reading Don’t Stop →

Dealing with Pups

I hate puppies. I said this before. Not the canine kind. The human kind. When I have to deal with zoomers, I'm like that old grizzled dog that doesn't want to be bothered by over the top pups. The Zman had a piece on that which resonated with me. Big time. ...The younger generation seems … Continue reading Dealing with Pups →

Pray for Phil

Busted Knuckles Phil is headed into surgery in a few hours, hopefully to correct some issues he's long suffered with. Pray all goes well. I'm about his age. It's sad to see a dude like me suffer. Doesn't seem fair after working hard your whole life, does it. I'll be dedicating my morning prayers to … Continue reading Pray for Phil →

Merry Christmas

It’s been a quiet week. I spent most of Christmas Eve in a gut test. They are still trying to figure out what’s up with my plumbing. I’m guessing the answer will be that I’m old. I’ll be spending the day with the Girl and my pups. Hope you and yours have a happy and … Continue reading Merry Christmas →

Check On Your People

Most of the cities around here have codes for upkeep of your property. Plano is especially tough, although I see a lot of crappy lawns around here. But as long as the grass isn't too high (you need grass for that) they appear to leave you alone. More often than not, a nosy neighbor complains. … Continue reading Check On Your People →