February 14, 2019 | Last weekend was Super Bowl LIII, and the roaming party moved to Charleston SC for the event. Also, all the hard-core members of the party were present this year. more
Invasion across the southern border
March 31, 2019 | For once The Orange One has said something true — there is an invasion across our southern border. more
Visiting the poppies 2019
April 2, 2019 | Yesterday, the usual suspects drove to Lancaster to check out the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Even from miles away you could see hillsides carpeted in orange, blue, and yellow. It's a very good year. more
Opera in the Park 2019
April 7, 2019 | I'm not sure anymore when we started going to Opera in the Park. I found pictures and a website article from 2006, so I think that's the first year. We've gone every year since. more
It's my birthday
May 1, 2019 | It's my birthday. 76 years old. Woo-hoo! And I'm looking forward to my 76th year being so much better than the last. more
Circumnavigating the Salton Sea
May 25, 2019 | In the past year we have passed by the Salton Sea many times en route to Mexico to visit the dentist, and the same conversation always ensues. more
Thanksgiving 2019 and days following
December 4, 2019 | The usual suspects assembled Chez Paul to give thanks, feast, and slake their thirsts. more
Christmas 2019
December 25, 2019 | Christmas this year turned out to be a modest but filling affair. The Canadians had other plans for the day, and at the last minute Rafe called in sick. I should have called in sick as well, but I was the host. What's a host to do? In a word, our table for six shrank to a table for three. more
