Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Love the Shirts!

Love the shirts -- have to get one!

Now I Know ...

Now I know where zippers came from -- finally ... 🙂

How WWI Made the Zipper a Success
A money belt with a zipper became an instant success among WWI U.S. sailors, whose uniforms did not have pockets. Almost all initial zipper sales were for the money belts.

Monday, September 22, 2025

Hotdogs in the Park

So I was sitting in the park, chomping down on a polish sausage -- when this guy (see photo) comes over wanting a bite. I mean, can't they get their own??? 😀
hungry squirl on sidewalk

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Repeat What?

You ask me what I would like to repeat (if I had the choice)? Um, 1980s, please ...

Friday, September 19, 2025

Cooling Off Summer-style

It's been relatively mild this season. Normally I air out the place in the evening, leaving the windows open till early next morning -- at which point (early sunrise) I'd close everything. But this year? Only needed the AC two times this year. Not bad! :-)

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Out On My Afternoon Walk

Passing by ye-olde-neighborhood ballpark, Wrigley Field. Game had just let up so there was quite a crowd outside ...
Loads of people outside Cubs Park

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Walk-Marathon!

Walking all the way downtown is no big deal -- I do it all the time, taking the bus home. Today was different -- not only did I walk downtown but I walked all the way back home as well. Not bad!
Leo having reached Downtown

Wednesday, September 03, 2025

WebApp? No Thank-You!

I've mentioned this before (link) but having to look for a separate program for each network (usually a webpage) that I'd like to access -- that makes about as much sense as requiring a separate telephone for each and every phone number. No thank-you!