Category Archives: Blogging

Good afternoon! I’m in the gazebo about to encounter a summer shower! Today I want to share some thoughts on suggestions about my summer reading list – the infamous TBR (To Be Read) for the summer of 2015. These are … Continue reading →

Good hot, hot, hot afternoon! Today’s story is about softball. If you know Ernest Thayer’s famous work, quoted in the title above, you already know the end of the story! The Valdosta State Blazers softball team stood on top the … Continue reading →

Hello friends! It’s a beautiful day in South Georgia! I’m sitting in the breezy gazebo feature in our back garden enjoying life! I’ve already been to the gym, played frisbee with Moxie, had coffee and breakfast, read the paper, caught … Continue reading →

Greetings everyone and Happy May! I was supposed to jump in the pool yesterday (my own personal polar bear club), but instead I spent a frustrating day at the Gulf South Conference Softball Tournament – more on that later! So, … Continue reading →

Well, I’m sitting at the kitchen table on an imposed and mandatory vacation! Yes, I live in Valdosta, that hotbed of political unrest (hee hee)! The campus at my workplace, Valdosta State University, is shut down and classes have been … Continue reading →

Good afternoon! Hunkered down in the middle of a severe storm! Lots of rain, thunder, lightning, etc. Looking out the French doors to the back yard – pool filling up! Yikes! I hope I don’t have to brave the storm … Continue reading →

Good morning! There’s lots of stuff going on at the university (that’s Valdosta State University)! After some negotiations, I have decided to delay retirement and “re-up” for another year as a tenured, full professor. I will continue to split my … Continue reading →

Upon awaking Saturday morning, I realized that I was developing a full-blown head cold (yuck!). Also, it was chilly and windy. So, trying to maintain a positive attitude, I headed for Lenny’s restaurant and a traditional Pennsylvania breakfast. That part … Continue reading →

Late night blogging from the hotel in Clearwater after watching the two elite eight basketball games. So, away we go: Friday morning, 7:30 am On the road, I75 south all the way to Clearwater. The forecast called for 80% chance … Continue reading →