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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

KEEPING VIGIL

Last night about 7:00 my son Rich and grandson Matt dropped by to pick up a book from Grandma Patch's library. His co-worker buddy, whose wife is a nurse, told him to take a book along to the hospital so he can read and take his mind off things during the lapses between prep things. I loaned him my... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Myths, Legends and Lies

In an effort to avoid the "news" networks and all the disturbing discussions of what's going on, who's trying to cheat or take away the safety nets half the people count on, I've been thinking about history, how this continent was settled by pioneers and revolutionaries trying to escape from under... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 10, 2022

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT...

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

TODAY IS LASAGNA DAY

On Tuesday my son Rich is scheduled for prostate surgery - so his sister Robin flew up here to prepare some food for him - chicken & rice soup was the dish she fixed yesterday, and two containers are now frozen and ready to be taken over to his house and tucked away until he's home from the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 8, 2022

ABOUT YESTERDAY'S OLD WEST LORE

The little story about Pat Garrett and the gifting of Billy the Kid's index finger to someone else got me checking it out on Google. Fred Lockley may have had his story right. The rough and tumble guys who settled the west made some pretty gross and disgusting jokes. They worked long hours in all... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

A COWBOY POET: COLLECTOR OF OLD WEST STORIES

Ever heard of Fred Lockley? I'm pretty sure none of my English Lit professors included his collections or work on their syllabi. He was from Oregon. Here's an excerpt: "'Don't you ever run out of material for your articles?' inquired an acquaintance a day or so ago. "As long as there are people left... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Ketchup on the Dining Room wall: so, what else is new?

Cassidy Hutchinson testified that she entered the White House dining room to find staff cleaning catsup off the wall and picking up a shattered porcelain plate which had been thrown by guess who when he was told he was wrong about something. The story reminded me of a similar incident from the days... Sign in to see full entry.

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Ketchup on the Dining Room wall: so, what else is new?

Cassidy Hutchinson testified that she entered the White House dining room to find staff cleaning catsup off the wall and picking up a shattered porcelain plate which had been thrown by guess who when he was told he was wrong about something. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

WHAT TO DO?

Mass shootings used to be a rare and shocking event. Then it got to be every couple of months. Now it happens every day, sometimes more than once. This routine breaking news is breaking us. It's not a show that should go into re-runs. First responders can only do so much: CSI and hot pursuit just... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 4, 2022

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

I hope your day is full of yummy food, chilled delicious drinks, maybe a double scoop of ice cream with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry on top. It's a day for family get-togethers, or if that isn't possible, a phone call "mobile" hug... It's a day for saying thank you to the heroes and... Sign in to see full entry.

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