A Bob's Life

  Are we alone in the universe? Recent discussions about UAP's (unidentified aerial phenomenon) leave open the possibility that we (huma...

  With the demise of newspapers and newsprint, I realized that I have not been reading the Sunday comics in many many years.  A friend sent ...

  Winter weather driving can be dangerous.  White-outs, blizzards, freezing rain, ice and irresponsible drivers can make the daily commute o...

Well, it is August after all.  I note that the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are cooler. I am seeing some lows in the 60s in...

Virginia is for lovers, I am guessing that it is also for people with a refined sense of humor.  Yesterday, while visiting wineries/vin...

Why do I like dogs?  Finnegan with his Flamingo Relaxing Elkridge, MD January 2, 2020 I often wonder about that when I am walking the...

This was sent by a friend to brighten my day.  Palm Tree with Moon in Front of my House Tequesta, FL November 16, 2019 I think i...

Bucket Battle The Gauntlet is Thrown Odenton, MD October 9, 2019 There was a humorous moment after baseball practice last evening.  ...

Frozen Meat If a piece of meat in the freezer could talk it would describe conditions similar to what we are experiencing with the weat...

Makayla Ready for a Round of Golf It seems that the arrival of a new puppy into the household is having an unexpected  impact on Makayl...

I have been listening to the politicians arguing in the aftermath of the Iowa Caucus.  What a miserable situation with every campaign c...

Blue Jay at the Feeder during the Storm 1. In addition to the birds we enjoy feeding, bird feeders can bring unwanted visitors as well....

Poinsettia Tree Columbia Mall, Columbia, MD It happened overnight; Autumn surrendered and Winter arrived.  To celebrate the event, I ...

What is it about this time of year? Pumpkin Pie spice flavor is everywhere. Retailers and shops promote the "return of pumpkin pie s...

10 Day Forecast for Elkridge, MD March 5, 2015 It is the weather after all. There isn't much we can do about it. It happens despite ...

Thanksgiving Thoughts: Eat a turkey, don't be one. Be thankful for your blessings. Enjoy the day and the weekend. Stay away fr...

I felt rich, for about a minute last evening as the new butler, Hermann, arrived to tend to our needs. And then it was all downhill. Alt...

Riordin in the Wreath Why do we have animals?  Because our children are grown and they make us smile when they do crazy stuff. Grandch...

In reference to my posting from last week about trying to find olives in a grocery store, the error of my shopping expectations was pointe...

I decided that I needed to change up the tone of my writing a bit, it has been a bit serious lately, which is not surprising. But, I found s...