Yes, there is a lot of computing power packed into those handheld devices. But a lot of social problems are there too. I was looking at my Granddaughters prom pictures, and every classmate had a phone in their hand, even while dancing. A lot of money could have been saved if they all stayed home […]
Where is the Unofficial US Embassy?
Sorry McDonald’s You’ve been replaced For years, probably decades expats around the world have called McDonald’s the “Unofficial US Embassy”. Why did they consider McDonald’s the Unofficial US Embassy? Because it was the place where you would find a lot of Americans. No matter what country you were in around the world if there was a McDonald’s […]
Wow, Talking Books again?
I’ve made seven cross country trips (The USA) during my time both in the Navy and sailing for MSC, as you can surmise from the number of trips, they were not all round trip. But all were solitary or at least six trips were, most taken on I-10 Florida to California or vice-versa and one […]
The Check is in the Mail
My Tricare Health Insurance refuses to use my Retired Affairs FPO (Embassy address) and forwards all my mail to my home address in Bataan, even though the Philippines is never in a rush to get it there It arrives in Manila and is sorted and put in a Pile that says Bataan and other provinces. […]
I Stopped Asking Why!
The Thompson Family Christmas this year went as smooth as every year prior thank you Mayang (Mrs. Thompson). My job is to provide ample money for all she needs and off she goes making a wonderful day for the family. But better for me because after my operation awhile back, and my cane use I […]
New England Clam Chowder
Here is all we need to know, if it’s red it is not really clam chowder it is Manhattan tomato and clam soup. That’s it, the subject is dropped. If you like Tomato and clam soup, you also might like Clamato juice, as there is not much difference. New England clam chowder is cream colored […]