Or Appreciate a Dragon Day, at least according to Facebook. January 14 was also the Welsh New Year Hen Galen, at least for those in Wales who still know the ancient calendar. Of course, the Welsh symbol is the Red Dragon, or Draig Goch, so this day is especially meaningful. The day prompted me toContinue reading “Diwrnod Gwerthfawrogi Draig”
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Diafoliaid Coch Manchester United (Manchester United Red Devils)
So let me get to the heart of our trip. The raison d’êtere for going to England and Wales. We are going to watch Manchester United, the Red Devils, play Chelsea at Old Trafford, one of the meccas of professional soccer. I will get to see my beloved Red Devils play! Right before Christmas, weContinue reading “Diafoliaid Coch Manchester United (Manchester United Red Devils)”
Day One (Diwrnod Un)
I weighed in this morning at 332 pounds. My belly measures 56in, my waistline 48in, and my neck is 18 1/2in. The numbers don’t lie. Breakfast consisted of two poached eggs, a sausage patty, two pieces of bacon, and a slice of toasted potato bread with a teaspoon of butter. 548 calories. Two cups ofContinue reading “Day One (Diwrnod Un)”
Blwyddyn Newydd, Fi Newydd! (New Year, New Me!)
I sit here in my living room, watching a good football game, thinking about 2023. 2022 was not bad. I’ve had better years. 1981, the year I enlisted. 1982, the year I started college. 1987, the year I graduated. 1989, the Year I got married. 1990, the year I had my first child, Jessica. 1995,Continue reading “Blwyddyn Newydd, Fi Newydd! (New Year, New Me!)”
Noswyl Nadolig
Pronounced ‘Nosoowell Nadolig’. Christmas Eve. The night before Christmas (Nadolig), when Sîon Corn (Santa Claus) comes down the chimney and brings toys to the children of the world. Our presents (anrhegion) are wrapped, cookies (briwsion) are baked, and the family (teulu) is playing card games. It’s time for an update, in between Christmas movies thatContinue reading “Noswyl Nadolig”
Hiraeth(Hee-rieth)
I have been learning Welsh over the last 200 days, using the app DuoLingo. It’s a Celtic language, and is much harder than it might look. Imagine speaking in German with an Irish accent, and you have Welsh. Sort of. As I learned the language, I heard the word, “Hiraeth” over and over. There isContinue reading “Hiraeth(Hee-rieth)”
ENGLAND/WALES 2023
My wife and I will be traveling to England and Wales next spring. I am a huge Manchester United fan, as well as a fan of English Premier League soccer. I dreamed of one day watching my team play in one of the world’s premiere soccer venues, Old Trafford. One day my wife, Robin, said,Continue reading “ENGLAND/WALES 2023”
FATHER’S DAY 2022
I woke up, got my coffee, and went out onto the back patio to listen to the birdsong, watch the birds on the feeder, and listen to some of my podcasts. My oldest daughter Jessica made a breakfast of pancakes and bacon. My youngest, Carole, who is a bit estranged from me, texted me Happy Father’s Day,Continue reading “FATHER’S DAY 2022”
The Wisdom of Nature
Today I sat on my back deck, engaged in my favorite activity; bird watching. After my now monthly Entyvio infusion for my Crohn’s Disease I often don’t feel well, so I took the rest of the day off, and as the weather was good, I watched birds. I have a couple of bird feeders up, and I enjoyedContinue reading “The Wisdom of Nature”
éla na ta dóseis (Come and give them) #DONOTCOMPLY
Sorry if my Greek is off. I don’t speak it, so I used Google Translate. September 9, 2021, we were introduced to an American tyrant, President Joe Biden. In an appalling lack of judgment and an inability to ‘read the room’, President Biden decided what was best for all of us, to “protect” us fromContinue reading “éla na ta dóseis (Come and give them) #DONOTCOMPLY”
Meditations of a Bald, Fat Guy 