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Saturday, July 16, 2022

GRANDPA'S TRICK

The two sisters were very sad when their mom told them the family would have to move more than a thousand miles away. Their father had been transferred to a far away location for his job. They would have to leave all their friends behind. It was hard for Katie and Emmy, but they put on a brave face... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 15, 2022

ANCESTORS: (FAMILY LEGEND, NOT THE DOT COM SEARCH)

Way back in the olden days, when England and France were exploring the continent discovered by Chris Columbus (or Erikson the Viking years earlier) there was a guy in Marsailles, France who got thrown into debtor's prison. (So the story goes.) This poor guy along with quite a few others, eventually... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

PHILOSOPHY OF HUMOR, AFTERCARE

I was never cut out to be a stand-up comedian. Most sensible people do not get my jokes, which are often of the "Gallows Humor" genre. You know, like the one that goes, "I was sitting on the curb, all alone and blue when a friend came up to me and said 'cheer up, things could be worse.' So I cheered... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

MEMORY LANE

I don't often take a walk down memory lane. Too many haunted houses. But this morning, as I stepped out on the porch to get a feel for the weather, the air reminded me of Salkum. Salkum was at that time a village of about 80 families, pop. 280 according to census records, and last time I checked... Sign in to see full entry.

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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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