Robert Ebsen

I call these life-awakening events Duhs.  As in, Duh, why didn’t I think of that before? I would have more Duhs to report except that when they occur, I am so blown away I forget to write them down.

Weights Above the Water

I have been moving hand weights below the water in my pool for over 20 years.  Duh. I just realized I could have lifted them above the water and gained more strength.

Tuna Secret

My tuna was okay. But the tuna I got every Saturday at our luncheon place was fantastic!  For years I wondered how in heaven’s name they could make tuna taste so good.  Duh. On a whim, I recently pulsed tuna with mayo and a little dill in a food processor.  Voila!   Delicious.

Pockets Needed

For as long as I remember, I preferred to wear a short-sleeved sport shirt with my shorts because I “needed” a sturdy pocket in which to place my sunglasses. The tee-shirt pocket was too weak to hold the glasses.  How nice it would have been to wear a tee-shirt on those hot days.  Duh. I recently went outside with a tee-shirt and sunglasses in my hand. I decided to hang my sunglasses on the front of my tee-shirt.  What an invention.  No wonder I see people doing the same thing.

Pool Towel

For a year, I hung a bath towel on my pool ladder so that I could dry my hands to answer my iPhone.  Duh. Recently, after I threw the towel in the wash, I grabbed a small hand towel from the bathroom and brought it to the pool. So much easier to use at poolside.  And I can climb that ladder without tripping!

Exit, Please

I have been frustrated for years driving out of the Kaiser parking lot.  The exit sign and arrow were big and clear. Every time I left, I inevitably turned into a lane that went uphill.  Duh.  I just figured it out: The exit sign arrow means pass the arrow, then turn.

Mr. Ebsen may be contacted at robertebsen@hotmail.com