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

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Friday, October 2, 2026

Good News

Got an election update from the AFCSME retirees in the mail yesterday, and will be checking it out later today. Also received my vote-by-mail ballot. Will be mailing it with a first-class stamp to ensure that it arrives well ahead of election day. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Old (very old) song lyrics:

"Gonna dance with a dolly with a hole in her stocking while her knees keep a-knocking and her toes keep a rocking. Gonna dance with a dolly with a hole in her stocking, Gonna dance by the light of the moon..." Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Nope. Not today!

I'm not sharing a story today about how tough it was growing up, or how unfair things were for women when it came to paychecks and chances for advancement. Not going to repeat that old cliche - what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Nobody needs more drama, more 'ain't it awful' or tales of woe.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 28, 2026

AI

In high school I took business classes, knowing that after graduation I'd be looking for a job. Bookkeeping, Office Practice, Typing and others were taught at MHS. I didn't take the Shorthand class because it conflicted with English and History requirements, but I was pretty sure it would have put a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Song Lyrics from way back when:

Fly me to the moon Let me play among the stars Let me see what's spring is like on Jupiter and Mars In other words hold my hand In other words darling, kiss me Fill my heart with song and let me sing forever more You are all I long for all I worship and I adore In other words Please, be true In... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

TODAY'S QUESTIONS:

Why has nobody in Congress begun impeachment proceedings against DJT? Why does anyone continue to support him with campaign donations? Could it be they benefit from his criminality? Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Jim's Favorite Joke (at 12 years old)

One thing I remember fondly about my younger brother is what a little stinker he was when we were kids. When he was about 12 he learned a joke titled "Smart Pills." He'd tell the joke - or try to play it on someone - and then laugh his head off if someone fell for it. Here's how it goes: Joe tells... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

About the First Amendment...

What if DJT gave a speech and nobody covered it? Just saw a report that since he banned certain network reporters from the White House, others are avoiding his rallies to show support for their colleagues - and the First Amendment. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Project

At 3:15 p.m. a construction crew pulled up to the grassy area near the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. They began laying a concrete block foundation along lines drawn by the construction boss earlier. Soon a flatbed truck pulled up alongside, closely followed by a second... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Have a good day.

I keep trying to find joyful things to write about just to offset the negativity that seems to have taken over social media, what with the politics and higher costs of everything, the hate bait that pops up alongside the ads on FB. Good to read the thoughts here of people dealing with a world that's... Sign in to see full entry.

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