Jack the Mario Maniac

It’s a me Mario, hello…..
I’m too tired to write today, so below is a guest blog from my son Jack, our number one Super Mario fan:
Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto and first starred in the game Donkey Kong. His first big game was created in the 1980s it was called Super Mario Bros. followed [...]

Matchmaker

My wife estimates that she spends somewhere between ten to twenty percent of her time in the vicinty of our washing machine. She’s a good sport about it, but when it starts to cut into Oprah, well then it’s: “Houston, we have a problem.”
On those occasions, I try to help out. But let’s be clear, [...]

Basement Water Follies

Flooded basements are like dated fruitcakes, all of us have suffered through one. Here’s our recent “all-nighter” experience:
It begins when a perfect storm stations itself directly over our house. It’s a classic Nor’Easter that starts with a serious snow and sleet mix. Sure, you’re probably thinking “This is what I love about New England, snow [...]

My first iPod and commuting happiness.

Four years ago, I bought my first iPod. Surprisingly to me, it has had a significant impact on my life.
Like most everyone, I like music. I have never considered myself any sort of musicologist, just a fan. For a short time I even played in a garage band. (In the spirit of full discosure, it [...]