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Writer’s Block: A Favorite Poem
Emily Dickenson: A word is dead when it is said some say I say it just begins to live that day Either that…or Dr. Seuss: Look what we found in the park! In the dark! We will take him home! … Continue reading
ODE TO A PAIR OF WELL-WORN SNEAKERS
These are my sneakers. They have been my sneakers for so many years now that I can’t even remember how long. I have a vague memory that I was living on Banks Rd (the *first* time) when I got them, … Continue reading
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What Do You Have To Say? – Could Have Been Better
Haha! I remember this one well. One time Mary and I decided to make a “Bloomin’ Onion” at home. We got an onion, cut it like a flower, dipped it in some kind of flour mixture, then put it in … Continue reading
What Do You Have To Say? – Some New Creative Skills
I would LIKE to learn how to play the accordian. I’ve always thought that would be the coolest thing. But to tell the truth, I know I’m not going to do that this year, or probably at any time, unless … Continue reading
IT’S SNOW!!!!
YIPPEE! These pictures were taken at 8:30 this morning, when the snow had just started. These pictures were taken about 10am, when the snow started coming in heavier. Well, that’s about as good as it got. It was exciting, tho, … Continue reading
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RUSS
Okay, here is a perfect example of why I love Russ. Yesterday, a co-worker was having an issue that caused us to go to Dear Abby on-line to see what the Advise Guru might say about her situation. While there, … Continue reading
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THE INSANITY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
So Mary calls tonight asking me (the Grammar Nazi) a question about the English language, in an attempt to solve a disagreement she was having with friends. Does “bi-weekly” mean once every two weeks…or does it mean two times in … Continue reading
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What Do You Have To Say? – I Spy…
I see a photo of Russ, several years ago, when he and the Little League team he was coaching went to some big meet. There’s the whole team of boys in front, and Russ standing behind them, with this big, … Continue reading
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy New Year! So. New Year’s Resolutions. Yep. That’s why I’m here. Best to put it down in writing, get it out there in the universe, otherwise it’s not really real. Here we go: 1. Get healthy. Part of that … Continue reading
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Wow. So much for getting back in the habit. Almost a whole month has passed since I last posted. The good news is that in that time I have actually gone down a little bit on my weight: 189.6 this … Continue reading
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