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Let the Machines Do the Work, I Say

Let me tell you about my hardworking new companion. Officially, iRobot refers to him as Model 690. I call him Roomby. Roomby was a Christmas gift from my wife. I know what you’re thinking. “A gift fr…

A Tale of a Troubled Relationship

It was love at first sight. I had needs, needs that couldn’t be satisfied within the boundaries of my little world. Oh, I had searched countless times for my heart’s desires in local establishments.…

Is There an Echo in Here?

About a year ago, my wife presented me with an Amazon Echo for Christmas. The Echo is a black cylinder equipped with microphone, speakers, lights and a cloud-based persona named "Alexa." Perpetually…

Booster Hug

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Frost Protector

Late fall, early morning, in my back yard. The last of the overnight frost was spared from the rays of the rising sun under the protection of my fire pit's shadow -- for a few more minutes. Cell phon…

The Argument

Root of the Problem

Fireworks over the Water

Nothing like bombs bursting in air to celebrate Independence Day in the USA. These shots were taken July 4, 2014, on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Camera: Canon Rebel EOS T3

Trumpeting Frustrations

A way to release presssure while awaiting midterm elections to blow more than Donald's crazy hair out of the White House. More than half a billion "Trumps" and counting. Toot long and often. http://t…

Unconditional Love

We bring them into our lives fully knowing that we will be heartbroken when they leave us. Yet, we do, because we are so much richer for having known them. PHOTO SOURCE: Pixabay