The other day, I saw a tee shirt that said “Ohio, the worst state ever”.  I sensed that the wearer was unhappy with Ohio.

Recently when I visited the eye doctor, I was told that I needed new lenses.  Since I had received new lenses just a year ago, I asked if insurance would cover them.  I was told that it would.  In fact, I was told that my insurance would pay for new lenses and frames every two years regardless of my prescription needs.

So, if I get tired of my frames, I can get new ones after two years.

After 26.5 years of working for the State, I have decided to retire.  I can no longer stand the incompetent leadership and lack of effective management. So, I am going to collect my pension and move on. And, moving on for me means that I going to work for Michigan State University.

The other night on the local news, they reported that a Coney Island was going to open in the area.  And, when they posted the address, I knew just about where it was located.

A week later, I happened to drive past the location and saw the new sign advertizing the restaurant.  So, when my wife and I were in the area around lunch time, I suggested that we eat there.

Now, I happen to love Coney ‘s and had my mouth all set for the meal.  But, when we pulled into the parking lot, we discovered that it was still under construction.  RATS!!  So, we had lunch at Wendy’s instead.

While shopping for natural peanut butter, I ran across this no-peanut peanut butter.  And while I don’t appreciate all of the salt and sugar added to most peanut butters, I would at least like it to have peanuts.

While at a music event, a woman that I know needed to use one of the little blue outhouses.  When she came out, she stated that the floor was so dirty that she didn’t dare to sit her purse down so she put it in the sink instead.  We explained to her that the outhouse did not have a sink in it.

She decided to buy a new purse.

Renovations are being done on the Capital Building.  This outhouse is about 100 feet off the ground.  But, I guess it is more efficient than coming down from your work.  I am not fond of heights so I don’t think that it would work for me.

In celebration of the opening of the Japanese Garden at the Meijer Gardens, there was a performance by a Japanese Drum band.  It was very impressive!

When you enter the Tea House, you must remove your shoes.  Once inside, there is no furniture.  You drink your tea sitting on the floor.  And since you sit on the floor while you drink your tea, I had to wonder what you sit on when you use the bathroom?

This is the entrance to the Japanese Tea House in the Japanese Garden.  The Gateway is intentionally low so that you bow as you enter the Tea House.