I haven’t worn my wedding ring in a very long time. I had perfectly valid reasons to stop wearing it. I was playing a lot of piano for a long time, and it got it the way. I was also gaining weight. A lot of weight. that made it tight on my hand. That was a problem because it... Read more
Archive for the ‘General’ Category
I’ve Been Away Too Long
July 9 | Posted by Vinny | GeneralIt’s been over a year since I posted here, so I thought it was about time to come back. It’s been an extraordinary year, with so much going on that it’s been nearly impossible to find time to write about it. When last we spoke (14 months ago): My Mother-In-Law was sick. My Father and Mother-In-Law lived with us for half the summer... Read more
A Bit of Chaos
June 18 | Posted by Vinny | GeneralLife comes in fits and starts, doesn’t it? What could possibly occupy my time for two months and keep me from my faithful readers? My Mother-In-Law got sick. She ended up in the hospital, and then a rehabilitation facility. My Father-In-Law can’t stay by himself, so he moved in with us. Well, more with them, since I still live 5/7 of... Read more
Blog Hiatus
January 7 | Posted by Vinny | GeneralI have been away for a while. When I say ‘away,’ I mean ‘not here blogging.’ I’ve been with the family and generally avoiding all technology except for my iPod Touch application of Solitaire. It’s not that I want to stop. Sometimes family commitments have to come first. Finishing work in my basement, fixing a variety of ills around the house,... Read more
Starting Over
August 25 | Posted by Vinny | GeneralMy recent work history has been, as some might say, troubled. Two and a half years ago, I lost a job. A really good paying job. A fairly significant, life changing event for anyone. A little over one year ago, I lost another job. It paid less than the previous job (by about 20%) but we were making it on that money.... Read more
