It’s mid-December, not even officially winter yet, and this Ripper has been on skis for more than 20 days already. And I’m not talking about just a few groomed runs on man-made snow. We’ve been skiing terrain that typically doesn’t open until much later in the season. For those of you who follow Senior Ripper’s Instagram account, this isn’t a surprise. You’ve been following the kitchen deck bistro table for over a month (I figured it was time for the bistro table to be featured in a post!). I’ve gone through two tanks of gas in the snowblower already (and broken 3 shear pins!). This is why we are here!…

I had the honor and privilege to be a spectator when my nephew recently tackled the 2022 Ironman Worlds in Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island. To start, let me set the record straight. It is not an aspiration of this Senior Ripper to be an Ironman. But I stand in awe of those who participate in such a feat. It is a superhuman achievement, consisting of a 2 1/4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a full marathon of 26.2 miles! The accomplishment is inspiring, but not to the point of my actually wanting to try it! Our infatuation with our nephew’s Triathlon career began in earnest this…

My many years in Brooklyn gave me the opportunity to take in my fair share of graffiti. Some made my jaw drop with its bold colors and audacity. How the artists managed to pull off such artistry hanging from unbelievable heights under the cover of darkness amazed me. Others seemed like mere acts of vandalism. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that this Senior Ripper is interested in murals. The city of brotherly love, Philly, is known for its murals. I couldn’t get enough of them. Be sure to pick up the walking tour guide when you next visit. But still the mystery of how you pull off art on…