Here in central Florida, I’m an hour away from the east coast (Atlantic Ocean), so I don’t have a good excuse not to go. Whenever I do, I always think I’m going to stay for an hour, get my fill of sun and waves, then head back.

My eyes aren’t getting better all the time, but my two computer monitors are.

By Bob Deakin It used to be so Christmassy. But used-to-bes don’t count anymore They just lay on the floor ‘til we sweep them away Neil...

I recently watched the "Business School" episode of The Office TV show and this theme played out beautifully.

I drove from Florida to Connecticut by myself the other day. At least I thought I was by myself. Turns out I had company. This little guy, who looks like the one in the photos, came along for the ride.

So pack your water, caffeinated beverages, and some form of audio entertainment. It’s 19 hours from CT to FL. Maybe 18 if you average 85 the whole way. You’re not going to get there any quicker. No way. No how.

I saw the Eternals film today at a nice little Regal Theater. We got there early, plenty of popcorn and enjoyed the wide, soft, reclining seats with four feet in front so you can't touch the person in the next row.

Halloween is upon us , which means it’s time to watch the scariest film ever made: The Wizard of Oz.

I stumbled upon It this week - the Tim Curry version - on one of the streaming services. Originally filmed as a two-part miniseries for ABC TV in 1990, it had a second life as a film release with both parts combined.

Do you like cats? A lot of people do, but not many are cat people, especially not like those in the 1942 film.

There’s a new chill in the air here in New England. The last of the hay is being cut, the trees look ready to undress themselves and I’m the proud new owner of a couple big pumpkins.

My old neighborhood in Danbury, Connecticut, the other day and although it looked the same, there was an uneasy feeling that I didn’t belong.

I used Walter Von Egidy’s Saturday at the Caverns painting and to me it's an image like none other.

By Bob Deakin “I want a popsicle,” the 6-year-old gentleman requests politely. “Strawberry please!” Who am I to debate with him? He could...

“There are no mistakes in life, only lessons,” is a quote from motivational speaker, Robin Sharma.

A man admitted he knows nothing about guns? In Florida. In a pawn shop. You can’t find a dude stranded on

So If you see someone in my story you think is you or someone else, think again. It’s not you, it’s me.

By Bob Deakin To finish a book or any project is to be inspired. I look for inspiration anywhere I can find it and one source that has...

By Bob Deakin I didn’t want to do it, but I couldn’t let it slide. I noticed a few errors in my new release, Unruly Mix Tales of Music,...

By Bob Deakin I’ve been using Microsoft Word for decades, and for decades it’s been a fight. It’s a great program, really, and has...