music in the park – FIRST DATE, WORST DATE EVER!

People Watching

September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 Posted in 80s, California, dogs, girl friends, memoir, music in the park, people watching, police officerLeave a comment

(re-run) An 80s band was set to play in a small park one town away. I’m not a big fan of 80s music, but it was the last concert of the summer in that town, so why not? My girlfriend agreed to meet me there. I got there first and chose a corner of a… Continue reading People Watching

Harriet and Betty

November 18, 2024November 17, 2024 Posted in Andrew Jackson, Betty White, Harriet Tubman, memoir, music in the park, Native Americans, post office, postage stamp, treaties, twenty dollar bill, underground railroad, USPSLeave a comment

What do Betty White and Harriet Tubman have in common? Both are being celebrated at the Federal level, one on a USPS postage stamp and the other on the twenty-dollar bill. Betty’s stamp is coming out soon. Harriet won’t be on the twenty-dollar bill until 2030. That’s right, Andrew Jackson, you are going bye-bye. You… Continue reading Harriet and Betty

Don’t Blame the Bees

September 19, 2023September 18, 2023 Posted in bumblebees, honey bees, memoir, music, music in the park, yellow jackets, yellow jackets, pollinators,Leave a comment

I went to music in the park Saturday evening. The place was packed for one of the best local bands, East Bay Mudd. Every spot was taken by 5:30. The band played from six to 8:30. At about 7:00, my friend came over to me on the dance floor and said a bee had stung… Continue reading Don’t Blame the Bees