The Crotchety Old Man

Tag: coping

  • The Y2K Phenomenon

    I remember predictions about disaster striking at midnight, January 1 2000. Computers weren’t setup for years later than 1999. The world as we knew it would end at the stroke of midnight. Oops! False alarm. Everything went on as usual. Lots of people got all worked up about a disaster that never happened. When I…

  • Creeping Toward the Apex

    I don’t know about you, but I’ve lost all track of time. Not the date, day, and hour — they’re readily available on various devices. Distinguishing one day from the next is the challenge. Since March 7, I’ve lived in my own little world. My car hasn’t left the garage more than six times. Toodles…

  • In Memoriam

    Memorial Day honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Nobody in my family has died as a result of military conflict since the Korean War. I appreciate the men and women who gave their lives for our country, but on this national day of remembrance, my thoughts turn to other…