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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Ships That Pass In The Night

Sophie was feeling very confident as she stepped off the downtown bus onto 4th Avenue, a short block away from the office. She had tucked a pair of nylons into her bra to fill out what Mother Nature had left out of that C cup. It was August, the one month she didn't need a jacket or an umbrella -... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Noodling with an idea...

What if? The president secretly hired a double, an actor, to fill in for him in the White House once in a while. Then he would put on a disguise and visit a resort in Florida to do some gambling and catch some down time. The Secret Service didn't catch on to the switch, but somebody else was tipped... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Taps' post reminded me of an old joke...

Mary Lou was hanging by her knees from a branch in the maple tree when Billy looked up and said, "Nanner, nanner, I see your underpants." To which she replied, "Nanner, nanner, I ain't wearin' any." Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Hit or miss?

What's yer name, Sweetheart? Solly. That's an odd name for a girl. So? Well, I'm just sayin' -- never heard that one. It's short for Solitaire. So, why don't you go somewhere? I'm expecting someone, and he's the jealous type. Well, be that way, then. (Picks up his drink and moves to the end of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

At a loss

I've written and deleted two posts here on Blogit this morning. Trying to say something reasonable or get some advice from others about the political situation. No luck. My brain, even after coffee, just keeps repeating the same concerns. Friends here on Blogit bring so many perspectives and food... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

October, already...

I expected my next-door neighbor, the one who works at the Federal records center, to remain at home, since the govt is officially shut down. But at 6:00 when I looked out the door to do my usual check on the weather, her car had already left our shared driveway. She often works 4 10-hour days,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

WHITE SOCKS

Old Saying: It's not the load on your back that wears you down, it's the pebble in your shoe. Sometimes an insignificant thing becomes a big fat symbolic source of irritation. Which brings me to the "white socks" situation. Got to thinking yesterday, how over-the-top ticked off I'd get during our... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

You Can Catch More Flies...

Mama knew the old saying: You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar. She just wasn't interested in catching flies. Tough things happened in her life and she learned to return the favor. She had the weight of the world on her shoulders, bringing up three kids whose father... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

90 Years and Counting...

Yesterday, Thursday, my daughter organized a catered lunch and birthday party at a pavilion in the park - I didn't want her to go to a lot of trouble, just sandwiches and the family. She hired a caterer, did some decorating and there were about 25 family members and friends. The weather was perfect,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Day of Beauty

I've got a birthday coming up on Thursday and my daughter Robin from North Carolina was supposed to be here on Wednesday to spend a couple of days with me. We were planning on a small picnic gathering with the family at Leclaire Park, nothing fancy, no big blowout - just sandwiches and catching up... Sign in to see full entry.

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