By Sam, on April 29th, 2009
The dogwood blossoms are gone. The azaleas are browning.
Sometimes I fear the rogue rhododendron could eventually crowd out the azaleas. I’m very meticulous about the way I ignore care for these beautiful plants. Haven’t pruned, fertilized, or anything else in 24 years. Since I don’t know how to do it
Continue reading Drama in the front yard
By Sam, on April 26th, 2009
Yesterday would have been his birthday. He would have been 87. Third one he’s missed.
I’m sure he would have praised the naming of this blog, Dopeystuff.
Dad always went for the humor.
Here is a picture I really like — taken in the hallway of my house, with an older Treo PDA.
My sister emailed these
Continue reading Fond memories of my father
By Sam, on April 22nd, 2009
Anybody else remember the first Earth Day?
I think I remember taking time out of school (Knox Junior High) and roaming the neighborhood with an army of other eighth graders, picking up trash.
I think I remember it being normal, before Earth Day, to toss any kind of trash out the car window.
I think I
Continue reading Remember the First Earth Day? (I do, barely)
By Sam, on April 18th, 2009
I spend a lot of time in my messy office, working at my computer. My dog, Jackie Mudpie, likes to be with me. She stares out the window. Usually, she keeps her face inches from the glass. Today, she’s a few feet back:
Every so often, she asks to go out. Either she jumps,
Continue reading Tough to work when it's this nice outside
By Sam, on April 15th, 2009
Facebook is like being in 7th grade again, but a lot easier.
With many friends, we’re really connected – before, during, and after Facebook. Family, school, work, weddings, funerals, births. Several of my Facebook friends have given me a ride home when I’ve had two too many — going back a number of years.
Continue reading Like 7th Grade
By Sam, on April 14th, 2009
I had a tooth pulled today.
The estimated cost was $310. In the waiting room, filling out paperwork, I noticed three interesting things:
1. No payment by checks allowed.
2. 5% discount for paying with cash.
3. And, on that long checklist that doctors require new patients to answer (medical history, medications, etc.) a very curious question:
Continue reading Like Pulling Teeth
By Sam, on April 9th, 2009
Catawba students playing lacrosse
Originally uploaded by smpost
On my left, lacrosse in the football stadium.
Listening to Leonard Cohen.
Taught Jackie (my dog) to get out of the road and obey the command “on the grass.” She’s four or five years old. Still learns fast. She’ll happily do almost anything for a pat
Continue reading April evening
By Sam, on April 9th, 2009
Catawba students playing volleyball
Originally uploaded by smpost
On my right, students playing pick-up volleyball.
Took a few evening laps around the Catawba campus.
Spring is the best.
By Sam, on April 8th, 2009
full moon9
Originally uploaded by smpost
Moon over a puddle.
Ray Charles.
Happy Dog.
Went home and had some matza, eggs, and gefilte fish.
Freedom.
By Sam, on April 8th, 2009
full moon8
Originally uploaded by smpost
Moon over the water.