Last night, before I went to bed, I briefly talked with my two new orchids. I told them to get acquainted with each other and try to like each other, despite the difference in their color. I felt kind of silly, but several friends told me that orchids require lots of love and attention. And… Continue reading Helmets, Dogs, and Orchids
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Footsteps to Remember
A few years ago, some friends and I walked around Burnaby Lake and came across a gaggle of geese. I’m not sure who told me that a group or flock of geese is called a gaggle, but it was probably my gal pal, Agnes. She’s one of the smartest people I know – and I… Continue reading Footsteps to Remember
A Happy Goats’ Day
A few days ago, I received an email from my friends, Reg and Leslie Dutton. They had sent me a beautiful Christmas card in the mail; so, I assumed it was either an esoteric, happy new year or happy birthday message because the Subject line read: Happy Goats! A quick look didn’t reveal a message,… Continue reading A Happy Goats’ Day
A New Look
I shaved off my mustache about a month ago, and my new look depressed me. I mean, how pathetic can a grown man get – worrying about how he looks without a mustache? But when you’ve had a ‘stache for fifty years, it’s difficult to accept a new look. And in the actor’s world –… Continue reading A New Look