Dave

I like sharing my thoughts, opinions, and experiences about the world around me—without turning the focus inward or making things overly personal. I’ve always been curious about how people live, think, and interact beyond their familiar surroundings, especially knowing that many never get the chance to venture far from where they were born. I’ve been fortunate to travel around the world, and those experiences have shaped how I see things. Travel has a way of challenging assumptions, broadening perspective, and revealing how much we have in common despite cultural differences. When I write, I enjoy reflecting on what I’ve seen and learned, and sharing those observations in a way that others can relate to, whether they’ve traveled extensively or not. My goal isn’t to tell a personal story for its own sake, but to offer insight, perspective, and thoughtful commentary drawn from real experiences. I write to explore ideas, compare viewpoints, and share what the wider world has taught me along the way.

Author's posts

Sexual Harassment?

Every day, a male employee walks up very close to a female co-worker at the coffee machine. He stops, inhales quite deeply and says that her hair smells nice. After a week of this, the woman can’t stand it anymore. She takes her issue to a supervisor in Human Resources and asks to file a …

Continue reading

Hotel Charges

An older lady decided to give herself a big treat for her 70th birthday by staying overnight in a really nice hotel. When she checked out the next morning, the desk clerk handed her a bill for $250.00. She demanded to know why the charge was so high. “I agree it’s a nice hotel, but …

Continue reading

Useful Inventions

1. Wash your hands and then use the water for your next flush. 2. Traffic lights in Ukraine. 3. This water fountain allows the water to flow down so dogs can drink too. 4. A mountain finder device in Switzerland. 5. An accessibility mat on the beach for strollers and wheelchairs. 6. This pill bottle …

Continue reading

Statue of Major General Andrew Jackson

In New Orlean’s Louisiana was a statue of Major General Andrew Jackson. With the liberal movement to have historic statues removed this statue may not still be there. He is what the statue looked like. If you are interested in learning more about who Andrew Jackson was, what he stood for, what he accomplished, and …

Continue reading

Hawaii Lava Boat Tour

Related Posts Mesmerizing Mudpools: Nature’s Bubbling Marvels at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve How Mermaids Are Made Video of People Having a Bad Day A Dog’s Unconditional Love

Nissan Cube

I don’t care what anyone says, the Nissan Cube is a fun car to drive. It is a small boxy car with style. It has the rear wrap around window and rounded windows on the sides. It is fun because it is a small car that sits like a truck. There is plenty of headroom …

Continue reading

Novo Brazil Brewing Company

Stopped by the Novo Brazil Brewing company to check out what they’ve got. It was a pretty interesting setup inside of a warehouse. Related Posts Sapporo Building Aztec Gold Bikes, Babes, and Beer…Oh My!

The Dark Side is Watching

Do you ever feel like someone from the dark side is watching you? This happened to me today when I was stopped at a traffic light. I looked over and Darth Vader was staring back at me. Related Posts There’s Something You Don’t See Everyday Speeding Nature Awareness

South Texas Humor

Related Posts A Taste of Freedom Joe Biden The Magician Men Wearing Dresses Celebrate Mother’s Day Today Busy Night at Stone Henge as Workers Move all the Stones Forward One Hour

Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day 2018, I digitally modified a photo that I had taken at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. The United States flag, “Old Glory,” is in color and the graves below are monochrome. I’ve given it much thought to the meaning that I was trying to obtain by this and it could …

Continue reading

Late Night Thoughts

Related Posts A Taste of Freedom Joe Biden The Magician Men Wearing Dresses Celebrate Mother’s Day Today Busy Night at Stone Henge as Workers Move all the Stones Forward One Hour

Halloween Themed Food Art

Related Posts A Taste of Freedom Joe Biden The Magician Men Wearing Dresses Celebrate Mother’s Day Today Busy Night at Stone Henge as Workers Move all the Stones Forward One Hour

Observations

There are two sides to every divorce: Yours and dipshit’s. The closest I ever got to a 4.0 in college was my blood alcohol content. I live in my own little world, but it’s OK. Everyone knows me there. I don’t do drugs. I find I get the same effect just by standing up really …

Continue reading

Lighting Decor

While sitting in the Original Noodle House in Ocean Beach, California I happened to notice the lighting which added an interesting decor to the restaurant. Related Posts Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber Indulging in Fine Dining Excellence in Bangkok

High Street

For all the pot heads, occasional smokers, or midnight tokers out there here is a street in La Mesa, California just for you. Related Posts Californians Green Revolution: The Drive Behind Marijuana Legalization and Health Discoveries Navigating the Complexities of Marijuana Laws in the United States

Why Some Men have Dogs and Not Wives

1. The later you are, the more excited your dogs are to see you. 2. Dogs don’t notice if you call them by another dog’s name. 3. Dogs like it if you leave a lot of things on the floor. 4. A dog’s parents never visit. 5. Dogs agree that you have to raise your …

Continue reading

It Can Wait Television Advertisement by the Western Cape Government

Related Posts Mesmerizing Mudpools: Nature’s Bubbling Marvels at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve How Mermaids Are Made Video of People Having a Bad Day A Dog’s Unconditional Love

Plant That Looks Like Coral

Here is a plant that is a succulent, but it almost looks like coral is growing on land. It is real interesting the way the light shines through it and makes it look different colors. Related Posts Sea Life Aquarium Carlsbad, California The Beauty of Sunflowers Sea World Aquarium Fish

Sometimes it Pays to Tell the Truth

Jack decided to go ski-ing with his buddy, Bob. So they loaded up Jack’s minivan and headed north. After driving for a few hours, they got caught in a terrible blizzard. So they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the attractive lady who answered the door if they could stay the night. “I realize …

Continue reading

Hickam Air Force Base

On Hickam Air Force base back by the channel to Pearl Harbor and near the Officer’s club there is the Missing Man Memorial that honors those who have lost their lives in battle. Related Posts Remembering the USS Arizona Memorial: A Journey Through Time and Honor Attack on Pearl Harbor Remembrance USS Arizona Memorial

Lobbing Grenades

In case you haven’t ever seen anybody ever throwing a grenade here is someone on a range doing just that. Related Posts Explosive Ordinance Disposal Military Wisdom Firing the M240

Japanese Dessert Store

What kind of building is this? Is it a temple? Perhaps an orphanage? Guess again. It’s actually a Japanese dessert shop located in Kamakura. Related Posts Fuji Television Building Statue in Japan Omiya, Japan

Blonde Men

A blonde man is in the bathroom and his wife shouts: “Did you find the shampoo?” He answers, “Yes, but I’m not sure what to do…it’s for dry hair, and I’ve just wet mine.” ———————————— A blonde man spies a letter lying on his doormat. It says on the envelope “DO NOT BEND.” He spends …

Continue reading

Rice Fields in Japan

If you haven’t ever seen any rice fields or how rice is grown it is pretty interesting because Japan does not have a lot of farm land so they grow rice wherever they can. Here are a couple fields I happened to snap a couple photos of as I was driving by. Related Posts Japanese …

Continue reading

Going Solar

More and more businesses, organizations, schools, and people are installing solar panels and why not? Not only do the solar panels produce power by converting light into electricity, but they also provide shade and lower your bills and if there are enough of them, they can even produce a profit. With people looking for alternative …

Continue reading

Fortune Cookie Fortune

I had a fortune cookie that had this fortune in it that stated, “You have a keen sense of humor and bring out the best in others.” I’m not so certain that is an actual fortune as much as it is just a statement. I think I got cheated. Related Posts Fortune Teller Fortune Talk …

Continue reading

Store in a Van

Step 1. Find an easily recognizable place. Step 2. Plant flag. Step 3. Open for business. This person chose quite the monumental spot to open his van store. Related Posts Ocean Beach Hippie Van Photos of Drive Between Manila to Angeles City, Philippines Japanese Car Window Art

Japanese Dragon Statue

In the USA people will decorate their lawns with yard gnomes, bird baths, and other decorations. In Japan here is a dragon statue. Related Posts Statue in Japan Japanese House with Garden Shrine in Japan

Statue in Japan

Here is a little statue in Japan. Related Posts Kamakura Station Manhole Cover Asakusa – Tokyo, Japan Shrine in Japan

WESTPAC 2018 Patch

Related Posts A Taste of Freedom Joe Biden The Magician Men Wearing Dresses Celebrate Mother’s Day Today Busy Night at Stone Henge as Workers Move all the Stones Forward One Hour

Aztec Gold

Found this Aztec Gold in the supermarket. Hadn’t ever seen this type of beer before and thought the logo was cool enough to snap a photo. Related Posts Halloween Jack-o-lantern by Shock Top Beer Frower Garden Novo Brazil Brewing Company