next 2025/01 ― The adage says: “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.” Here I have a bird in each hand and there is another on the bench―just because I was not about to put seeds on my head. To sum it up, if my calculations are correct, two birds in hand […]
Triceratops are Tops
next 2024/12 ― In my mind, rhinos are as cute as a button, and I always go out of my way to visit dinosaurs in museums. Drawing from the best of both worlds, the most endearing creature would have to be the triceratops, the rhino-like dinosaur. Long live the―oh! never mind!
Piece of Tail
Sushi Class
next 2024/08 — The chef hats manifest the seriousness of this sushi class that Mayra and I attended. We used nori, which are sheets of seaweed, to wrap together the sticky rice, ginger, avocado and seafood. After a dip in sauces and wasabi, these tasty creations met their Maker.
Mechanical Dog
next 2024/05 ― I could pet this dog without any fear of allergic reactions. It walks, shuffles, jumps, heels and even flips. A bonus is that there is no need to follow it around with a plastic bag. It does not bite because it does not seem to have a head―nor a tail for that […]
Solar Eclipse
next 2024/04 ― On March 8, 2024, Raymond went to the Civic Center in Cornwall to experience the total eclipse of the sun. Fortunately, it was the moon and not the clouds that blocked the sun.
Can I?
next 2023/11 ― Questionable Prose Can I open this giant can?Will I be able to with a crowbar?Could it be a giant’s can?Must I seek this giant’s permission?Should I ask this giant,“May I have this can?”Might this giant have shaken this can?Would an exploding can hurt me?Shall I take such a risk?
Get Smart
next 2023/10 ― Raymond came across two automatic doors in a hallway and decided to have fun with it by making video imitating the Get Smart sitcom series of the 1970s. Mayra recorded it on a cellphone.
The Mouth of Truth
next 2023/09 ― According to the legend, if you lie while your hand is in the Mouth of Truth, then the mouth will clamp down and bite your hand. I think my hand is pretty safe; firstly, I am not much of a believer in superstitions, and secondly, I seldom feel the need to lie. […]
Il gelato
next 2023/07 ― Spesso mangiavo gelato quando ero in Italia. La commessa non voleva farmi un cono con più di 4 gusti perché aveva paura che tanto gelato pendesse come la Torre di Pisa.