Dateline Dayton – What a whirlwind week. Friday the 13th was my day off, and it became the golf outing for the Learning Tree Farm. Although I don’t play, I volunteered as a hole monitor for the Hole In One contest on the ninth. One golfer came close and only three others made it to the green. Despite the lack of excitement, it was a…
Is This Where the U.S. Zags or Zigs?
Dateline Dayton – I don’t profess to be expert on foreign affairs. I know nothing of the sexual shenanigans throughout the world. The United States showers food, medical supplies and other precious materials on many countries. Some never reaches the needy because of corrupt governments or rebel groups. What action should we take to alleviate the suffering of those poor overlooked peoples? Should we attack the government or the roaming terrorist organizations?
So Tell Me, Why Didn’t You Retire When Other People Do?
Dateline Dayton – Had an interesting experience last week when our local newspaper offered this solicitation: “Seeking older workers.” The Dayton Daily News was pursuing a story about local residents who have reached traditional retirement age but were still…
It Is Past Time to Get Out the Soap and Clean up
Dateline Dayton – For not being a sports fan, lately I have been commenting often on sports- related news. I would like share with you my thoughts on Ryan Dempster of the Boston Red Sox who intentionally hit Yankees “star” Alex Rodriguez with a pitch. I am sure Ryan was frustrated with the Rodriguez drug situation, which allows A-Rod to continue playing while he…
Are You Supposed to Actually See Performers at Concerts? Oh.
Dateline Dayton – Last week I took Pauline to a Josh Groban concert at the Fraze Pavilion, an outdoor facility here in the suburb of Kettering. I am not a fan of concerts. Once I had a bad experience attending a Cher performance at the Nutter Center, on the campus of Wright State University in Fairborn, another suburb. I paid very good money for what I thought were going to be…
Tale of Two Buildings – Like Teeth, Is Decay Next?
Dateline Dayton – Here is an update on several recent topics: The Zollinger Building in Piqua has been sold. It appears the purchaser acquired the building as an investment since he owns adjacent property. But the structure is not being used, and it doesn’t appear there are…
I Am Not a Fan of Sports – Except for Being Selective
Dateline Dayton – Except for attending Dayton Dragons’ baseball games, I am not a big sports fan. Dragons’games are fun, win or lose. Seldom do I watch sports on television. I would rather look at American Pickers, Auction King, Pawn Stars and, when desperate, Storage Wars. This is not to say I’m not interested in sports. In season, I check to see if…
The Whoosh You Just Heard Was a Whole Day Disappearing
Dateline Dayton – Ever wonder where a day has gone? I had one of those last Saturday. Went to the office for a few minutes early in the morning. After that, the day became lost. My plan was to work in the yard in the morning, do errands and attend the Dragons’ baseball game in the evening. When I got up it was raining. That killed any chance of yard projects. Pauline went to church to sing at a funeral. I I would wait for her to return before running my errands.
Brain Disease Strikes Cleveland
Dateline Dayton – The smoke from a fire on Lake Erie must have caused brain damage that just now is surfacing in Cleveland. A short time ago, three young women who had been years’ long captives escaped from a private home in the middle of the community. Their torturer is making his way through the court system, his fate still to be…
The Verdict Was a Surprise
Dateline Dayton – Even though nine days have passed, I must start by sharing my view on the Zimmerman verdict. I am surprised a jury of six women found Mr. Zimmerman not guilty. Since I was not in the courtroom and did not hear the…