Banter:

Ramblings of a philosophical nature, or just plain ol’ rants.

August
26
2010

The Need to Hate

I was getting ready to write a short piece on the difficulties of finding work today. About trying to find a job when someone is 50, over 20 years experience in a particular field, but getting passed over for kids right out of college. I know the reasons, and they are quite sound from a [read more...]

August
22
2010

Hiking, Idiots, and Gadgets

It’s no big secret that I love gadgets. LOVE THEM! I don’t care if it’s for the kitchen, living room or car, I love ‘em. What may come as a surprise to some is that I also love the outdoors. Camping, hiking, general sightseeing in the best that Mother Earth has to offer. For proof, [read more...]

July
24
2010

Crabs and Cruise Ships

A wonderful day on Seattle’s Waterfront. Pike Place Market, The Crab Pot, the aquarium, street food, and 500 thousand tourists.

July
21
2010

Aged to Perception

What the…? No, I haven’t lost my ability to spell. Hang in there with me and all will make sense in a bit. My boys are in town visiting for about a month. Marc is almost 19, headed into the Air Force and I could not be prouder, even if it isn’t the Navy (grin). [read more...]

July
13
2010

RIP Harvey Pekar

Just as I finished a rant yesterday about Lebron leaving Cleveland, I found out that Harvey Pekar had passed on. For those unfamiliar with him, he wrote a series of graphic novels called “American Splendor” about life in Cleveland. At times poignant, and at times as rough around the edges as Cleveland herself, Harvey nailed [read more...]