Life in the fast lane--where's the on ramp?

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

To a Young Avon Lady

I was once an Avon lady, but my service ended badly " Avon calling" at the bell invited me to oversell. Mommies bought the nice perfume in Beaver Cleaver living rooms and skin so soft to fight mosquitoes that swarmed at night in Escondito. Alas, my sales and my commissions were not the gravy I'd... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Looking forward to a root canal...

Did I whine about my bad tooth a few days ago? I must have. Misery loves company, loves to spread its gloom and doom... Jean called, complaining about men. The idiots got their truck stuck in the soft muddy earth alongside her driveway. She told them the ground wouldn't support the weight, but she... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

About yesterday's poem -- and Naut's disclaimer.

The poem was written some time back, when my ex had come hanging around and hinting that two can live as cheaply as one, etc. I couldn't work, think, write, when he was sitting in my recliner, watching TV, waiting for me to bring him coffee or a snack or listen to his troubles. Something compelled... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

April Temptations

For a moment there it seemed so sweet to think of being loved by you again; you've made it clear this is on your mind. Sometimes I tire of being alone and smile about those little jokes you make. I dream of balconies with scenic views where we could watch sunsets together. Then memory whispers... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

A little fun for a Sunday -- movie script I wrote a while back

Geriatric Pirates of the Caribbean Captain Jack, recovering from hip replacement surgery, has convinced his beautiful young attendant to help him escape the rehab center. His crew commandeers a power launch with a landing ramp, and as the scene opens, we see Johnny Depp in ratty pirate gear working... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

A News Article from 1891

September 23, 1891 Shot Himself Accidentally John Henry Weigel met with an accident Saturday evening, while on the premises of John Nix on St. Louis Street, which subsequently resulted in his death. He was in the yard in the company of two other boys, Ollie Nix and Jobe Gilbert, handling a revolver.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 29, 2010

Lopsided Lulu

Thanks to amoxycillin and prescription-strength ibuprofin, the pain is gone and I actually got six hours of sleep last night. But the right side of my face is a balloon that feels off balance. I had this sensitivity in one upper tooth for a few days, not pain exactly, just a sense that it was there,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Two of my favorite authors -- gone.

J. D. Salinger who wrote "Catcher in the Rye" so many years ago. Holden Colfield with his cogent remarks about life and learning, shocking in its day, a classic now. Mr. Salinger was a recluse, but his novel was a rocket star, a coming-of-age story that taught many a youngster a thing or two. I only... Sign in to see full entry.

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Well, at least nobody screamed "You Lie!"

in the middle of President Obama's speech. I was glad to hear he's calling for meetings with his own party and the loyal opposition. I think he was right about the need for our representatives in DC to stop playing politics and get down to solving problems. I think he was right that there's been a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Photo of a big old gator with a golf club in it's teeth...

For you sports fans, it was a putter. Apparently it's habitat is the sand trap. And this gator, with a typical toothy gator grin and not a crocodile tear to be seen, seemed uniquely satisfied with his lot in life. Can we assume the world's best golfer, who may or may not be rehabbed, is now gater... Sign in to see full entry.

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