Somehow, I just couldn't save this next real-life item for my next Scattershooting (which, hopefully, will come up shortly and in due course), but this really couldn't wait. And this was spotted as I was pulling into the apartment after having some Texas barbecue out with dear old Mom.

It's still October, but guess what this writer spotted downstairs from my abode? Did I mention that (at this writing) it's still October? My new neighbors have already put up...

I heard some fantastic news on Sean Hannity's radio show earlier today. His staff was excited at the recent box-office results of Sean's new movie, "Let There Be Light", with Kevin Sorbo (of Hercules fame). Try second place among all movies, regardless of number of screens.

It finished in second place. When you see all of the things going on in Hollywood and all of the garbage continuing to be put out on a weekly basis, not to mention the lack of ideas,...

Halloween, all Hallows Eve, the day before All Saints Day. Full of ghouls, goblins, spirits, children, candy, parties, door to door scares without a care in the thoughts of the children.
The children want to dress up, "scare" others, have fun and eat candy until they are sick.
Adults basically do the same thing except some add alcohol to the mix along with their less than family friendly costumes. It is shameful that one tradition cannot be left unsexed up.
Personally...

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The more people I know, the more I've got to deal with marking my calendar for birthdays. And that includes new ones with people I've just met in recent months. Not only that, but in a few short weeks, it will be time to get Christmas cards and make a list and be sure I get enough for the folks at work.

Routine? Well, yeah. Such is part of the parlance of keeping in touch with great co-workers for the moments that are special. Today, I've worked on a birthday card...