Columns

Been There, Done That: Shake, Rattle and Road

February 8, 2024

An odd recollection of a peanut butter bacon hamburger, old California earthquakes and a shout-out…

Been There, Done That: Welcome Back, Nice Weather

January 31, 2024

“Enjoying the nice weather, reviving neglected classic cars—lesson learned for 2024 resolutions.”

Been There, Done That: NFL Post Season 2024

January 24, 2024

“NFL Post Season 2024: Super Bowl stats, team preferences, and rooting for underdogs in this…

Been There, Done That: Snow, Beautiful Snow…

January 19, 2024

I don’t think my friends in California understand how I can be so thrilled with…

Been There, Done That: The Siamese Twin Mice

January 10, 2024

“Mouse invasion prompts new traps; accidental Siamese twin discovery raises ethical dilemma.”

Been There, Done That: Charles Schulz and the Mailbox

January 3, 2024

Charles Schulz, creator of “Peanuts,” featured upside-down mailbox flags in some comic strips. Speculation suggests…

baby, baby jesus, bethlehem

Been There, Done That: Christmas 2023

December 27, 2023

“Overcoming Christmas blues, I’ve learned to appreciate joy with a loving wife. Grateful for blessings,…

Been There, Done That: 2023 in Review

December 20, 2023

Studebaker Dude Year In Review Reflection!

Been There, Done That: Bye Bye Trees

December 13, 2023

“Loss of Wilderness: Trees cleared for new homes, leaving a devastated landscape. Concerns for wildlife…

Been There, Done That: Landscaping

December 6, 2023

Jon Stalnaker, post-service, bought houses, tackled landscaping challenges, learned and improved. Now, in Oklahoma, with…