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Friday, October 6, 2023

Her Fear of Ducks

My sister, Ann, has a fear of ducks. I can pinpoint what caused that fear. Mom used to take us a cemetary to feed the ducks at a pond. The ducks and swans there were comfortable around people and would make the approach, quacking and honking for food. I remember a terrorized Ann running behind Mom... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

A Sad Nerve

The recent death of former Smashmouth frontman Steve Harwell struck a sad nerve within me. Smashmouth was big when I was in middle school and early in high school. My favorite song of the band is "All Star" become the summer anthem of myself and many others my age. The group got to play the song at... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Ode to Tugboats

Tugboats are an amazing piece of machinery. They have an incredible ability to push ships that are way bigger than they are. They have the ability to push barges with cargo. If we utilize a product from overseas, we can thank tugboats for them. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Doctor What?

Early 2000s. Dad had one heckuva Freudian slip at the Burger King drive thru. My mother wanted a Dr. Pepper. Dad gave our orders and concluded with the sodas. "Two Sprites, a Coke and a Dr. Pecker." Twenty-plus years later, and we still talk about that one. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

The Season Is Getting Ready to End

My walking season ends on Halloween. Now is the time when I realize the walking season is going to end. I can see the days getting shorter. Before, I could get to my car from my trail walks while the sun was out and fully bright. Now, my car arrival is at a point where the sun has set, and the light... Sign in to see full entry.

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