Columns
Been There, Done That: Billy Joel’s 100th
April 25, 2024
Watching Billy Joel's "100th sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden" was a 2-hour smile-fest, and took me back to my karaoke days.
Been There, Done That: We Couldn’t Do It
April 17, 2024
The Studebaker Dude tries to rescue a foster dog, and it didn't go so well.
Been There, Done That: Spring is in the Air
April 10, 2024
We're now a month into our third year of living in Oklahoma. We've had plenty of pleasant surprises, including a feral cat we affectionally named Neko.
Been There, Done That: Route 713
April 3, 2024
After working routes with loose dogs and one that drove by a pickle factory, the chance came up to get a route that went by the iconic Lincoln Center. It was called Route 713.
Been There, Done That: Change Agent
March 27, 2024
I like to think of myself as someone who promoted and supported new ways of doing things at the United States Post Office, even if others thought I was nothing more than an agitator.
Been There, Done That: Atwater
March 20, 2024
I took a job in Atwater, California that changed my life.
Been There, Done That: Mutton Chop Sideburns
March 13, 2024
Haven't had mutton chops since the 1970s, but I'm bringing them back now. Here's why.
Been There, Done That: Is It Planting Season Yet?
March 6, 2024
Preparing for planting season after completing yard renovations; challenges of aging and staying active.
Been There, Done That: Taylor Swift
February 28, 2024
Taylor Swift: Accomplished pop icon, but music didn't resonate. Respect earned despite haters.
Been There, Done That: An Aging Primer
February 22, 2024
I have never seen or read a primer on “Aging”, but that doesn’t mean it does not exist.