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Thursday, December 9, 2021

YOU CAN TAKE THOSE HATS AND ...

A few days ago I posted a "help me" bit on FB - looking for suggestions about where to donate a few dozen crocheted beanies and scarves. One friend suggested the local food pantry. Bagged up 30 or so, delivered and they said thanks. Our food pantry also does coats & school clothes, school supplies,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

OH, CHRISTMAS TREE...

According to yesterday's evening news, the average price for a farm-grown Christmas tree is $100. The high price is no doubt going to shove even reluctant buyers into the local Wally World for an artificial one that can be used for a dozen years if that's what they want. So naturally this story... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

WHEN YOU CROSS THAT LINE, LOOK OUT!

When I was fourteen, we'd lived in the hell hole that's listed on the map as Salkum for about three years. For all that time my kid sis, bro and myself had been targets of a gang of cousins and their cohorts who thought they owned the town. They harassed us, threatened to 'pants' us and send us home... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 6, 2021

EQUALITY UNDER THE LAW IS FAIR AND JUST

I've tried to keep my posts here on Blogit as well as on Facebook non-political so as to avoid nasty sarcastic comments. These days it seems hostile reactions are more likely to show up than a reasoned counterpoint to what ever I might have set in type. I have no problem with people who think for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 5, 2021

FAMILY SECRETS, cont'd

Jo hugged Katie close for a second after her daughter asked what happened to the guy. "Well, that part of the story is true," she said. "He was in a traffic accident and didn't survive. This was after I'd moved to New Hampshire. I got a news clipping in a letter from a girl I used to work with,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 4, 2021

FAMILY SECRETS, cont'd

At Katie's question, Jo turned on her sister. "Damn it, Rose. I knew you were going to open your big mouth. You can go now." "Not like this, Jo. I'm sorry, but sooner or later..." "Not your secret to tell, Rose! You broke your word, you better get out now, while the gettin' is good." She held the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 3, 2021

FAMILY SECRETS, cont'd

"Shut your mouth sis. She might hear you," her mother said. "For heaven's sake, sometimes you ain't got the sense God gave a goose!" "Oh stuff it. I only asked. Don't want to say something out of turn, you know, in case." "You? Say something out of turn? Like, that's gonna happen," Josie said... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

FAMILY SECRETS

Katie had been sent to her room after a loud dispute with her mother. Josie found her daughter playing video games on her phone, sipping a soda and "lollygagging" at the kitchen table when she got home from work. "You didn't even stack the dishwasher, Kathryn. That's the least you could do. Did you... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

"INTERESTING TIMES"

I was told it is a Chinese blessing (or possibly a curse depending on how you look at it) "May you live in interesting times." I don't remember where I first heard it or who told me the origin of it. We soak up a lot of information and misinformation as we go through life. Friends and Frenemies,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE, cont'd

Amelie had no idea where to go, but she wasn't about to go back to the house. She instinctively knew he wasn't going to move an inch from his mother. And Bethel had no intention of backing off. The gas gauge registered just under a quarter tank. She pulled into the service station, pulled the keys... Sign in to see full entry.

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