Category Archives: Blogs

Chemistry Can Be Funny

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

If you were lucky enough to take Organic Chemistry in college, you probably don’t recall it being funny.   If you were a real masochist and took Physical Chemistry, “funny” is not likely a word found in your lexicon. But. … Continue reading →

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Simple

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

The world has more blogs than you could ever read in your lifetime, so it is important to pick good ones. My friend Kurt Harden provides a good starting point with his 25 Blogs Guaranteed To Make You Smarter.   … Continue reading →

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My Advice

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

As we start another week: For the important challenges we face, we should take them on with the enthusiasm of a 4-year old in a Batman costume. For the not-so-vital tasks, let us think like a dog; Everyone is a … Continue reading →

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A Referral

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

One of my daily reads is Colleen, the Chatter Master. Bite-size lessons about living. Earthy and honest. Sign up. You’ll thank me later.  

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Funny Thing, These Coincidences

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

Back in February of 2012, I posted a story on the old blog, entitled No One Answers.   It was my admission that I kept the telephone numbers on my phone of several friends/associates who had died and would not … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Randomness

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

Every once in a while, Master Blogger Steve Layman cleans off his desktop and it looks something like this. Just Another Dose of Randomness.  

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Go Figure

Posted on September 5, 2019 by

Yesterday, I wrote a story entitled Bloggers Block, making the excuse for why I got off my regular blogging schedule. OK, I was whining. So, what are the results? More than twice as many views as my next best day … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on August 27, 2019 by

Earlier this evening I returned from a 5-day sojourn up to visit my parents in New Jersey. Today’s drive lasted exactly 13 hours, (0700-2000) which is almost two hours longer than normal. Dad is dealing with some pretty serious health … Continue reading →

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Live From Edinburgh, It’s Ann

Posted on August 22, 2019 by

I often opine on how blogging has broadened my world view and introduced me to some very interesting people. Ann Koplow is one of those interesting people. She has been blogging since 2013 and I was an early follower. Ann & … Continue reading →

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Angels Rejoice

Posted on July 23, 2019 by

I don’t think I have ever met Rev. Tim McClendon. My loss. I retired from funeral service about the same time he came to be the senior pastor of a local church.  It was shortly thereafter that I found his … Continue reading →

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