Author Archives: Clete Torres

Still paying taxes on 85% of my Social Security, so I don’t know when that promise kicks in…

I would be remiss if I didn’t post a welcome to the season of decreased chill and increased happiness. Spring/Summer is my favorite time of year, as the farmers are in the fields, the first signs of life spring from … Continue reading →

Time for his biennial taunting of Kraken and iceberg, and thumbing the nose at the Bermuda Triangle. What could go wrong?

May your chosen Valentine clomp your arrow with the same fervor. Happy Valentine’s Day!

I know how Phil feels. Here’s to hoping the little dirt-dweller grants us an early Spring.

Listen to the kid. I think he means it.

Wishing everyone on our small corner of the blogosphere a most excellent and love-filled Christmas. This place would be nothing without you. I cherish each and every one of you, and appreciate you sticking around when there’s other venues out … Continue reading →

84 years ago today, forces of the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field, Ford Island and other US military targets on the island of O’ahu, Territory of Hawai’i. Let us never forget that act of infamy, and always … Continue reading →

…it’s Guy Fawkes Day. Keep your powder dry.

Just a few days to go before All Hallows’ Eve – what are your plans? Staying home and passing out candy? Having a party? Or just going with the flow? Just stay out of the way of aliens…