Dateline Dayton — Something has to be done. I have been advocating the need for a license in order to have children. I didn't stop with just the birth mother, but requiring a license for anyone caring for a child, no matter the relationship. This week here in Dayton, a seven-month-old was mauled to death by his step-grandmother’s dog. Although the dog was a pit bull, and I personally would never own one, I don't blame …

Dateline Dayton — Moving is not easy, and to prove it, I have been working in the garage since we took possession of the condo back in December. Until we vacated our old home, we were able to get one car in the garage. As I have told you previously, I have made enough progress in the last two weeks so that Pauline's car fits.

Dateline Dayton — Pauline and I, along with our son Chris celebrated the Fourth of July with our condo association. Chris and I started the morning in the garage, moving and rearranging. By noon, we were able to get at least one car in the garage, a major accomplishment. At 1 o'clock we attended a …

Dateline Dayton — Cell phones are a great convenience. Also a nuisance. Often I am criticized for not having my cell phone attached, in some manner, to my body. I just don't believe they are that important. Most times I need the phone, I have it. I can remember when I was responsible for security at a business and carried a portable phone with a strap that went over my shoulder. To be exact, I was at …

Dateline Dayton – Last Sunday afternoon, our condo association sponsored a patio walk. Thirteen patios were open for viewing. It looked as if it could rain any time, which happens a lot here in the summer. Happily, the rain held off until we were in the clubhouse for ice cream. We gained good ideas from the 11 patios we visited. Next year, instead of planting annuals, we will be …

Dateline Dayton – Last Friday evening we attended our granddaughter Julia's softball game. They lost, but they had a second game we didn’t stay for, and they won that time. Saturday morning we were again at a ball diamond, this time for our grandniece, Ava, an 8:30 game at Kettering Field in North Dayton. Ava lives over in Columbus, and she plays in …

Dateline Dayton — Pauline and I enjoyed an interesting week. Thursday evening we were treated to dinner at a local restaurant, by my friend and fellow cash register collector, Howard and his wife Marilyn. I had helped him with his income tax return, and he promised to take us out for dinner. We enjoyed a great meal and conversation. Friday evening I did get …

Dateline Dayton — I find it ironic that one week I will mention something in an essay and that subject will appear in the news the next week. This was true this week, regarding my soapbox issue last Thursday, on requiring a license to have children. Each morning, I get on the internet to see the news of the day. One day a posting reported that …

Dateline Dayton – Our garage sale was last weekend, and the weather cooperated. Sunny and warm, a pleasant breeze and no rain. Traffic was steady, but not great. When my friend Dan has a sale, there is a crowd. Not this time. People were probably enjoying the long weekend at the lake, or working in their yards.

Dateline Dayton — After much stress and frustration, we finally received word last Thursday evening that our closing was going to take place at 4 on Friday. Since we didn't expect the closing would happen until this week, some tasks needed to be completed. Pauline and I went over later. While she tidied up, I sanded the walls in my den and tackled a few other projects.