Tag Archives: Observations

Notes from the Workdesk

Posted on June 30, 2016 by breezespeaks

I’ve never liked the phrase “Shooting the Breeze” for obvious reasons. Coffee is God’s gift to the working man. Ninety percent of people think they’re in the top ten percent of drivers . . . and the other ten percent … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Opinion, Poetry and Prose | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Footprints in the Snow

Posted on February 16, 2015 by breezespeaks

I grew sad the other day when I realized that there were no footprints in the snow anywhere in our yard.  In years past, the footprints would have occupied every square inch out there, and then some.  Even the slight … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Memoir, Parenting | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Marketing in America

Posted on November 18, 2012 by breezespeaks

Face it, it’s not love that makes the world go round.  No, love is overrated when compared to money.  And in their constant search for money, the real movers and shakers of our world are in advertising.  I am in … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Business, Comedy, Psychology | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

A Lack Of Stripes

Posted on December 7, 2011 by breezespeaks

It was thirty years ago today that I was discharged honorably from the U.S Army.  I know that it is also the seventieth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and though I have no intention of usurping the significance of … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Events, Memoir | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

A Sign Of The Times

Posted on December 3, 2011 by breezespeaks

The other day I mailed out five bills that were going to five different states.  A credit card payment went to Delaware, the water bill went to Maine, an insurance payment went to Pennsylvania, the electric bill went to Massachusetts … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Finance | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mr. Mom’s Weekend

Posted on November 1, 2011 by breezespeaks

There was a time when the weekend meant sleeping in, and then taking it even easier the rest of the day. Now it starts Saturday morning with Cait’s soccer game.  This week her game began at 11am.  Wonderful, right?  Especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, Parenting | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

On Turning Fifty

Posted on September 26, 2011 by breezespeaks

Today is my birthday.  I am not writing this piece to receive well wishes, birthday greetings or sympathy.  I have never put much stock in cards – screw Hallmark – I am too shy to be comfortable at parties, especially when they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, Musings, Philosophy | Tagged , , , | 18 Comments

Shopping Tips From Mr. Mom

Posted on September 22, 2011 by breezespeaks

Since I became Mr. Mom, I have done the majority of grocery shopping for our family, and I have come up with a few tips to help anyone who wants to make their food budget go farther. 1. While coupons can … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food, Shopping | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Cold, Wet and Cooking

Posted on September 7, 2011 by breezespeaks

Today is our second straight day of cold, wet weather.  It seems like only yesterday we were in the middle of summer, with the kids eating freeze pops like their life depended on it, and me in the kitchen cooking … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Chasing The Butterfly

Posted on September 3, 2011 by breezespeaks

Tracing arcs in clear blue sky, Floating above, as on a cloud. A butterfly, I want to cry. But this I could not say aloud. Soaring high in practice flight, To gather strength, perchance to live. And catch the light, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Prose | Tagged , | 2 Comments