Tag Archives: Musings

Generation Gap

Posted on July 3, 2011 by fast eddie

“Dad, do you know what a music festival is?! It’s a bunch of young people drinking, doing drugs and listening to music all day. Why would you want to go to that?” –my younger daughter in response to my inquiry … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Music | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Roommates

Posted on June 29, 2011 by fast eddie

Do you remember when you first met your freshman roommate in college? That unique combination of excitment, anticipation and  trepidation that embodied the essence of moving away from home for good. I did it twice. My first roommate came from … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Ruminations | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Birthday Presents

Posted on June 28, 2011 by fast eddie

Today is my wife’s birthday so it is impossible not to write about her. I got her a new custom-fitted road bike for her birthday present. She wasn’t very excited (which suggests she isn’t going to be thrilled with the forty-mile … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Ruminations | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Fort Knox

Posted on June 27, 2011 by fast eddie

My daughter’s bank account is like Fort Knox. Impregnable. Money goes in. Nothing ever comes out. She has just completed her first year of full-time employment after graduating from college a year ago. During that year, we have been attempting to launch … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Ruminations | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

More Golf Lessons

Posted on June 26, 2011 by fast eddie

My wife and I were playing golf with another couple who we had just recently met. Both of the wives were beginners. The other husband paid close attention to his wife’s attempt to master the game, giving her tips and advice … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Ruminations, Sports | Tagged , , | 2 Comments