I’m a baby boomer living in Ohio with varying interests. Sure I love sports, but my interests go into food, wine, politics, religion, education, golf, ballroom dance, travel, and wherever life’s journey takes me.
Points of Interests
- Food Network is wonderful
- Political moderate
- Cincinnati Reds & Bengals fan
- Bowling Green, Cincinnati, and Cincinnati State graduate
- Caraway seeds are evil
- Christian
- Long-time married
- Science background
- Spectator sports are a reflection on life
- Long live zinfandel
Specific Posts About Me
- My first post: A New Angle on the Block
- On 25 Things about Me
- On 25 nonClassmates
- On Special Vacation Moments
- On Tag: The Imagine Game
- An Interview with Frank
- A Small Step Saw a Big Need
- Series of positive posts around my mother’s funeral (follow the links)
My Favorite Videos
- The Blue Dot: Carl Sagan about Earth
- A huge domino formation on Domino Day 2008
- A Pete Rose Tribute
- Religion and Science
- Skanks Across America News Report
- Secret Presidential Handshake (about 2 minutes in)
- A Trans Siberian Orchestra piece on handbells
I love your site. Keep it up !
Thank you and I hope you return.
great site. I joined your site for sports blogs. I will add you to our blog roll.
blask22
http://www.snatchsports.com
Blask22,
Great … and I will add you site as well.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hey there again! I can’t remember if I have already invited you to become a contributing member/author on my new site yet or not, but if I haven’t, please consider becoming one. It is on Blogger/Blogspot. So, it might take some getting used to with you being so familiar with WordPress, but I would be more than willing to help when it is wanted. Anyway, the “Hear Ye! Hear Ye!” site explanation near the top of the side-bar should answer many of your questions about what the site is meant to be all about. Furthermore, if you know of others that might be interested in joining, please have them email me at FishHawk7@gmail.com.
http://thetribulationtimesherald-exhorter.blogspot.com/
I love your blog. Where have you been all my life? You stopped by my blog and left a lovely comment. Please come back and read some of the other stories — they’re sure to make you laugh. I’ll certainly be dropping by your site as much as I can. Not only that, we’re both Buckeyes!
Emtomczk … can I call you E-tom? … If not, I’ll go with Eleanor.
I must say that your “About Me” page made the most adjectives I have ever seen – but I saw DC … so your roots are in Ohio?
Frank: You can certainly call me E-tom. Yes, I live outside of DC but was born in The Cleve. You’re so right about all those adjectives. I was “coming out” so to speak and was trying to establish an identity outside of the uber-conservative Christianity I’d been in for over 40 years. I was trying to say, “I’m a Christian, but not one of THOSE Christians without writing a thesis to do so. I think I got a little carried away
Thanks so much for mentioning my story in your comment back to me and listing me in your blogroll. I am deeply humbled and greatly appreciative. All the best. So glad to have found you.
E-Tom,
Thanks for sharing some thoughts about your faith. I too am Christian, yet never a fundamentalist or overly conservative …. which the posts about religion plus religion & science will bear out. As I said on your site, I appreciate the fact that both of us have a similar philosophy about communicating with our readers – and we both reciprocate. So hey hey hey! Plus you have good stuff and a successful following that I aspire too. Many thanks for sharing and commenting.
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Great site! I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award!
http://sandylikeabeach.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/versatile-blogger-the-linking-is-the-hardest-part/
Thank you Sandy … and I will reciprocate in time.
Hello
I found your site through Sandy – I am pretty new to the blogging world but just wanted to say how glad I am to have been introduced to your views on life!
Best wishes
Ginger,
Welcome first-time commenter. I’m glad you dropped by and hope you return. As far as the topics here, the Categories in the sidebar tells you that I’m across the map. Nevertheless, always respectful to others here. Thanks for commenting.
Hey!
Thanks for visiting my blog 
, I’m just starting to go through yours so expect more spammy comments 
Rantonit,
Many thanks for visiting and commenting as visitors are always welcome!
food network is beyond wonderful!
Eva,
Welcome first-time commenter. Food Network has got so many good shows. I agree, beyond wonderful. Thanks for visiting, commenting, and hope you return.
Frank…just noticed you are from Trieste, Italy. I visited there back in 1979 while I was in the military stationed in Germany. I don’t remember much about it!
Sherry,
First of all, welcome first-time visitor … and it’s good to meet another one based in Cincinnati. Nice blog too!
Well, my tag is a bit misleading. Trieste is actually my birthplace, whereas I grew up in SE Ohio. Regarding Trieste, I returned when I was about 12, but haven’t been there since. So your memory of it is probably better than mine. This just hit me – see this post. http://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/thank-you-elsa-for-your-trieste-story/
Meanwhile, thanks for visiting and commenting.
Frank, first, I LOVE the title of your blog. I have enjoyed perusing your posts, as they mirror many of my interests. Although a gardener and composer, I have a deep love of science and math (my mother and oldest brother are mathematicians) and I constantly find connections between it all. I love your connections across seemingly disparate subjects, thanks for sharing.
Composer,
Not only thanks for visiting, many thanks for the kind words. I like to write across my subjects, usually more of a serious tone – although subtle wit can be found. Hope you return, and I will be visiting your site as soon as I finish this reply. Besides, according to your description, sounds like we have many common interests, thus we could see each other regularly on our pages.
Thank you for letting me know about the sign museum in Cincinnati, and coming back to my blog to share the link. Appreciate it!
Cheers,
Cheri
Cheri,
You are very welcome … and thanks for coming here. Given Freshly Pressed is keeping you busy, I’m impressed that you took the time to reply, let alone visit. Many thanks – and I hope you return.
Cheri,
You are very welcome … and thanks for the unexpected visit and comment.
Hi there! Thank you so much for stopping by my little space on the web – it was nice to hear from you!
Country Wife,
Many thanks for stopping by here too … and I shall return.
Hey! Thanks for wandering over to my blog! I hope you like it! I really like yours!
Lily,
Welcome on your first visit and hope you return … and you have a good blog as well. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Frank: Thanks so much for your help in this video embeding thing. As per your request, here is what I tried to do and failed:
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Oh my my … thanks E-Tom for reminding me of this great video!
Ah, see it works on your site, just note mine. Is yours one of the upgraded “paid” for sites? Cause my theory is that “unless you pay” you don’t get the capabilities to have certain flexibilities. What do you think?
Thanks for visiting my site. I am an instant fan of yours and look forward to digesting your work. Happy Holidays!
S-Red,
Welcome first-time commenter. I found your site by following a link on your comment somewhere … and many thanks for visiting.
Thanks for visiting my blog….even if it was through Guapo. : ) Interesting place you have here, I’ll be taking a look.
Alex,
Many thanks for the return visit. Shhhhh … but Guapo can be found here too. Topics are across the board with standing features on Monday and Friday (which I typical post the night before). Hope you return soon.
Hello! Thanks for the like! It was sort of surprising once I travelled to your blog; we are completely different blog types haha. But I enjoy what I’ve read so far, and I’ll be sure to come back!
Atlas.
THANKS for visiting my “punny” photoblog and leaving a “like.” I related to your “Points of Interest” in that I’m a long-time married, politically moderate Christian in Ohio who loves food. ( Alas, I work for one of Bowling Green’s rivals–Ohio University, Athens).
–John: http://TheDailyGraff.com
John,
Thanks for leaving me this message. OU also has a special spot in my heart as my youth includes time at Byrd Arena, Pedan Stadium, the Convo, and even a few at Grover Center. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment. FYI: Please check your blog’s spam folder for my comment on your blog.
Hey, I’ve tagged you on this chainmail-sort-of-thing for blogs . Go to my blog to check it out
:http://rantonit.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/tagged/
Rant,
Got it … and thanks.
I like your blog a lot, and wish I had the range which really brings in the readers and fun, plus I can tell the seasoning of someone who has thought a lot about matters. As for my blog, I take your suggestions very seriously, and in fact am learning a lot about set up etc. from looking at yours. Thank you for your help.
Randel,
Thanks for the kind words … and I’m happy to toss suggestions your way .. and you are not obligated to take any of them.
I just recently took blogging seriously, and as per my best friend Rantonit’s opinion, I have started bloghopping, and stumbled onto yours from his. Amazing stuff man, it’s always great to read different people’s perspectives on things.
Vent,
… Notice Categories in the sidebar, which tells you I write about anything. Nonetheless, thank you for the kind words and hope you return. Hi to Rant for me and thanks for visiting.
Welcome first-time commenter – even though you must not be very good at picking best friends. (I couldn’t resist picking on Rant).
So, which do you prefer-
Skyline or Goldstar?
Graeters or UDF Homemade brand?
Montgomery Inn or Jeff Ruby?
GingerSnaap,
Welcome first-time commenter (via Guapo?). Ah … you know Cincinnatians well. Unquestionably Skyline and Graeters. Interestingly, Food Network featured a Graeters vs. Aglamesis ice cream challenge. Ruby’s vs Montgomery Inn is similar to Graeters vs UDF it that they are different levels. Ruby’s is a better restaurant, but it is more expensive. So how do you know of these Cincinnati treasures? Thanks for visiting and commenting.
I may or may not live in a suburb north of Cincy that sounds like ‘Liberty Township’. I may or may not have grown up in Mt. Airy- right on Colerain Avenue, mind you. Maybe. I’ll never tell.
I saw your comment about Cincy on Guap’s Blog today.
Well hello possible neighbor. Which township: moriarty, desserty, uberty, champerty, or puberty?
I cannot tell you. Never. Ever.
I’m not being able to follow a blog!
7theaven,
I just checked my followers and you are listed. Thanks for following and hope you return in the future.
Dear Frank,
I love your angle. Thanks for visiting!
Sincerely,
A Rather Obtuse New Fan
Jennifer,
All angles are welcome here, even the obtuse. Besides, recommendations from Alex are significant. Topics are wide ranging here. Thanks for visiting and hope you return.
Love this blog, and I’ll be back to explore more thoroughly.
Boomer,
Thank you and I hope you return.
Just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award, which I am sure you have received many times over!
Randel,
Many thanks … hmmmm …. this will be my fourth or fifth on this one.
I agree with you about Caraway seeds – yuck (and when I accidentally buy the rye bread with caraway seeds – double yuck)
Janet,
Welcome first-time commenter. The smell of caraway seeds is one thing, but biting into it – Extra Yuk! I accidentally bought a bag of sauerkraut with caraway seeds one day for our New Years Day meal. Even though I volunteered to return to the store, my wife picked out many! We cover a lot of different things here, so I hope you return. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Frank? I am a Frank as well. Lets be Frank here.
I am a new blogger and impressed and confused by all the things a blog can be! I guess over time you develope all those titles, categories, headings on the sides and top of your blog? Everything on yours is neat and in order and interesting. How do you get there? How do you know to copyright your material, add the comment about permission to repost? Does that all come in time or are you incredibly intuitive?
Frank,
Welcome first-time commenter … and relatively new blogger as well. Thanks for the kind words and I’m the type that gladly shares to help. I will contact you by email … and we can converse that way. Thanks for visiting and commenting – plus I hope you return.
Thank you I appreciate the offer and your blog!