Nathan is about to be a band kid. Next year he’ll begin playing trumpet in what was known as “A BAND” on my dot matrix-printed schedule at Oxford High School. Football games. Marching competitions. I’m looking forward to living that again, if this time vicariously. (He’ll ride Ol’ Yeller, though. I was part of the … Read more
Since last year’s Independence Day weekend mishap, I’ve grilled with charcoal a few times. The verdict is in. I’m getting another gas grill. I understand the appeal of charcoal, but a gas grill’s advantages are just too numerous. I like that it’s ready to cook on in 10 minutes instead of 30 (or longer). I … Read more
Most people of a certain age will recognize this image. And, if my experience is typical, many of those people will identify it as a Memorex commercial. It’s not. It’s a Maxell commercial. You’re reading a post that includes video proof, so if you were skeptical at first, you’re not now. But I bet it’d … Read more