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Sunday, September 12, 2021

CONSPIRACY THEORY

When you're a kid and you've got siblings, you learn that conspiracies are dangerous. If your kid sis or brother was in on the great cookie raid while she was snapping beans on the back porch, then your secret is safe. You both know that if one of you breathes a whisper of it to Mom, there is... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 11, 2021

TODAY'S 9-11 OBSERVANCE

I just heard President George Bush give a speech at the memorial for Flight 93. It was a touching tribute to the heroes of that flight and to our nation's response to the terrorist attack, the immediate coming together of all Americans. He also said it's different now that we now must deal with... Sign in to see full entry.

MEMORIES OF 9-11-2001

On 9-11-2001 at 6:30 in the morning, I was in Seattle doing the usual stuff to get ready for work. The TV was on as I hurried through the living room to the kitchen. It showed New York City and smoke pouring from an office tower. I thought it was a scene from a movie and stopped. Then the second... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 10, 2021

BATTLE OF WITS

Patton Oswalt is a comedian - a fast-on-his-feet comic with a disarming grin and a wit so sharp you don't even feel the cut until after he's gone on to the next joke. A slummy politician recently took a swipe at Mr. Oswalt for canceling appearances in Florida and one other state because the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 9, 2021

THE LAST STRAW

Carol and Darin had walked gingerly around each other for weeks, ever since the incident. One of his hunting buddies had made a crude pass at her as she stood at the kitchen stove. Darin was out in the workshop with friends, Jerry came in to use the bathroom. He came up behind Carol, reached around... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

DAYS OF OUR BACKYARD SQUIRRELS

When Itchy and Trubbles got back to the park from the fact-finding mission to their former back yard on Brick Street, they had no good news. The bird feeders at Two South hung empty, front yard and back. There was not a crumb or a seed to be found. The loud vehicles were not parked in the driveway.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

HAPPY MONDAY - A MIXED BAG OF A SHOPPING TRIP

I bought a new bed with my stimulus check a couple months ago, and thought it would be good to have a twin size instead of the full. This may have been a mistake. I've adapted OK to flipping instead of rolling, given the narrowness of the bed. It's a few inches higher than the old one was, so I've... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 6, 2021

FARM TO TABLE - THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

City kids think milk comes from the store, homogenized, whole, half & half, or 2 %, in plastic gallon jugs or cartons. There's also buttermilk, sour cream, and plant-based "milk" that some feel is healthier for human consumption. When I was a kid our milk was not homogenized - the cream would rise... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 5, 2021

OLD JOKE - THOUGHT OF AS TINNITIS WAS MESSING WITH ME

Three older women were walking along the street together as the breeze stirred their paisley skirts and chilled their ankles. "Windy out here today, ain't it?" Gladys commented. "No it ain't. It's Thursday," said Alice. "Me, too, let's go get a drink," grinned Myrtle. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 4, 2021

IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY AGAIN

Trying to find a warm and fuzzy bit to bring a bit of fun to Blogit. No such luck. I think the reason my good vibes searchlight is so weak is that this old world is overwhelmed with absolute soul-crushing disaster no matter which way we turn. Floods, storms, power outages, vast forest fires,... Sign in to see full entry.

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