IrwinsJournal
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In no particular order: writer, storyteller, speaker, music lover, fellow traveler, husband, father of two, Chief of Staff for two cats, model railroader... though none of this is my day job.
"640K should be enough for everybody."
--Often misattributed to Bill Gates.
--Often misattributed to Bill Gates.
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"640K should be enough for everybody."
--Often misattributed to Bill Gates.
--Often misattributed to Bill Gates.
We can't leave out that at least some homeowner and umbrella policies specifically exclude damage from e-bike battery failure/catching fire. You might want to read the fine print upon renewal...
November 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We can't leave out that at least some homeowner and umbrella policies specifically exclude damage from e-bike battery failure/catching fire. You might want to read the fine print upon renewal...
And here is something I wrote, inspired by Blondie (and other things):
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Irwin's Journal Online: Little Wonders (c) 2023 George J. Irwin
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November 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
And here is something I wrote, inspired by Blondie (and other things):
www.irwinsjournal.com/ijonline/ijw...
www.irwinsjournal.com/ijonline/ijw...
Not the best shots but this was a time when we had two on the patio in October 2024! We think they are Mom and Son.
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Not the best shots but this was a time when we had two on the patio in October 2024! We think they are Mom and Son.
But do you have a blond one? He comes right up to the slider as if to say, "Hey, we're out of peanuts!"
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
But do you have a blond one? He comes right up to the slider as if to say, "Hey, we're out of peanuts!"
Over here, Baileys has gotten so expensive versus other brands that I'm going with Somewhat Generic Hot Chocolate.
November 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Over here, Baileys has gotten so expensive versus other brands that I'm going with Somewhat Generic Hot Chocolate.
“Just a ticket alone for a bad tail light comes with points.” That seems a little harsh, but I agree with everything else.
However, just <how> will this be enforced? Some intersections in Monroe County exist where LOTS of tickets can be written- and law-abiding drivers must be extra vigilant...
However, just <how> will this be enforced? Some intersections in Monroe County exist where LOTS of tickets can be written- and law-abiding drivers must be extra vigilant...
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“Just a ticket alone for a bad tail light comes with points.” That seems a little harsh, but I agree with everything else.
However, just <how> will this be enforced? Some intersections in Monroe County exist where LOTS of tickets can be written- and law-abiding drivers must be extra vigilant...
However, just <how> will this be enforced? Some intersections in Monroe County exist where LOTS of tickets can be written- and law-abiding drivers must be extra vigilant...
This page really doesn't like my ad and tracking blockers.
November 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This page really doesn't like my ad and tracking blockers.
Always liked the cover art!
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Always liked the cover art!
Not stated: WHICH two to three weeks. 🙃
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Not stated: WHICH two to three weeks. 🙃
Here's the full version of the piece I read at "Cin City Writers" on Thursday. It has also been the base for one of my Inspirational Talks.
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Irwin's Journal Online: Joy (c) 2021 George J. Irwin
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November 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Here's the full version of the piece I read at "Cin City Writers" on Thursday. It has also been the base for one of my Inspirational Talks.
www.irwinsjournal.com/ijonline/ijj...
www.irwinsjournal.com/ijonline/ijj...
"Introducing a more equitable premium structure based on salary bands" (from the RRH quote in the cited piece) is somewhat unusual, but it's not new. I "enjoyed" that several times as an employee for different companies. Some states also allow premium differences by age, one year at a time.
November 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"Introducing a more equitable premium structure based on salary bands" (from the RRH quote in the cited piece) is somewhat unusual, but it's not new. I "enjoyed" that several times as an employee for different companies. Some states also allow premium differences by age, one year at a time.
1044 write ins for the Sheriff position! Would love to know what they were... bet there are some LOLs in there.
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
1044 write ins for the Sheriff position! Would love to know what they were... bet there are some LOLs in there.
I wonder if this is anything like the "Australian Bee Gees" we saw earlier this month in Las Vegas.
It probably is, and also completely isn't.
It probably is, and also completely isn't.
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I wonder if this is anything like the "Australian Bee Gees" we saw earlier this month in Las Vegas.
It probably is, and also completely isn't.
It probably is, and also completely isn't.
The Smithereens "went to" 11 in 1989... I think at least 250 people bought that record.
October 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Smithereens "went to" 11 in 1989... I think at least 250 people bought that record.
There was a short promo clip at one time that was at least partially shot at the Stockey Centre, I know because my daughter and I were in it! Alas, it appears to no longer be available.
October 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
There was a short promo clip at one time that was at least partially shot at the Stockey Centre, I know because my daughter and I were in it! Alas, it appears to no longer be available.
Glass Tiger thought so too... they went back in September 2008 for two nights. It was filmed, but alas, never released. My daughter would likely have been included; their manager said they had lots of shots of her.
October 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Glass Tiger thought so too... they went back in September 2008 for two nights. It was filmed, but alas, never released. My daughter would likely have been included; their manager said they had lots of shots of her.
Since you posted previously that you were in Parry Sound, a wild guess... was this at the Stockey Centre? We saw Glass Tiger there in January 2008 (!). Yes, we drove four hours north of Toronto... in January!
October 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Since you posted previously that you were in Parry Sound, a wild guess... was this at the Stockey Centre? We saw Glass Tiger there in January 2008 (!). Yes, we drove four hours north of Toronto... in January!
Add CMS to the party
October 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Add CMS to the party
I'm not familiar with that group, but I suspect they wouldn't like this call to action much either:
talkwithcolleen.com/where-do-we-...
talkwithcolleen.com/where-do-we-...
Where Do We Go From Here? A Spiritual and Civic Call to Action - Rev. Colleen Irwin
I have a call to action. It is mainly for me, but also for everyone distressed at what is happening in the United States right now.
talkwithcolleen.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I'm not familiar with that group, but I suspect they wouldn't like this call to action much either:
talkwithcolleen.com/where-do-we-...
talkwithcolleen.com/where-do-we-...