I have two different shows coming up this week in two different places, so I’m taking a little vacation from my blog. I’ll be back in a couple of weeks. Catch you on the flip side! Two more chances to see my new show! Wicked Good Time,  August 20 & 27 @7:00, The Footlights Theatre in Falmouth, ME Also This Week: Down to the A&P, August 23 @ 2:30, The Saco River Theatre in Buxton, ME  

You’ve heard that question, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Maybe, maybe not. I wasn’t there, so I don’t really care. But, I was reminded of it last week when Charlie and me were out taking a walk, and we were passed by a jogger coming the other way. He’s this guy from away who moved in down the street. We see him out jogging quite a bit.  Meaning, it’s not like we’re strangers. So I do what I usually do. I smile and say, “Good morning!” I may even throw in, “Beautiful day, huh?” That kind of thing. And for …

Charlie and me went shopping for a new gas grill at Home Depot this weekend. The old one was plumb worn out, so it was time. I was on board with it. But let me tell you, I was not on board for two hours of comparison shopping, debating the merits of this one or that one, different “features” and questions, questions, questions, like it’s some kind of fancy sports car or something. Honest to God. And of course, there’s a whole bunch of other guys there doing the same thing. See grilling, for the most part, is a man’s territory. Don’t get me wrong, I use the gas grill. But when I do, it’s …