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Friday, November 20, 2020

THURSDAY – NOT AT THE CENTER

As usual since in-person group writing sessions are not allowed at The Center, I prepared a writing topic for posting on their Facebook page. Some of that post follows this intro. After she received my tip sheet Sara (the director) sent a thank-you email to remind me I don’t have to do one next week... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

MISTER FIXIT

Tuesday, right on time, the handyman crew showed up. They looked the situation over, I showed them the room that needed to be painted, the ceiling-fan kit to replace the non-functioning one. They informed me the storm door they were to replace at the back of the house wouldn't be in the store until... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

2020 IS JUST NOT FUN

Since 2013 I’ve been volunteering at the Main Street Center as the Tuesday morning front desk receptionist. Tuesdays were busy, with people coming and going and on the phone. Front deskers handled setting up appointments for transportation on The Center’s small bus, once-a-month scheduled times for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

SCAM ALERT!

Just got an email from "Amazon" saying they were canceling any orders and cutting off my credit because my info doesn't match the info on my credit card co's file. They were asking for verification of my credit card info. It so happens I have never bought anything from Amazon, don't have an account... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 16, 2020

A PEACEFUL TRANSITION CAN'T COME TOO SOON

Covid has loomed larger and more deadly than ever here. We’re back to being in strict quarantine, no going out except for groceries or doctor’s appointments. The governor has urged all employers to allow their employees to work from home if possible, and no family gatherings of more than six unless... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 15, 2020

WIND OVERNIGHT

Since the beginning of the Fall term at St. Boniface school in Edwardsville they've been holding a few classes in an outdoor area under the shade of a large tent. The tarp blew off in the strong wind we had overnight - I saw their guy dragging the tarp from where it had blown against a fence to the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 14, 2020

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY - A THEORY

Some time ago I thought of a whole ‘nother way of handling taxation in our country. Instead of all the different taxes charged by various governmental agencies and institutions there’d be just one: income tax. Everyone – from minimum wage earners to the top dogs in the billionaire class - everybody... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 13, 2020

TUESDAY AT THE CENTER

My hours are shorter now - The Community Center's only open from 10-2 each week day now. The bus is back in action - we have Louis and Millie as drivers only between those hours, and a few of our regular riders have begun scheduling rides again. Miss Meg, a former high school band teacher, calls... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

THURSDAY - WRITE YOUR OWN STORY DAY

At the Main Street Center it's Thursday, which means it's the day to look at their Facebook page and pick up the tips & tricks and today's topic for writing a chapter of your own story. Today's project involves the Journalism 101 standard basis for any reporter or fiction writer: the 5 W's. Who,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

A WALK ON THE BEACH - cont'd

recap: Zane and Dorrie have been meeting for walks on the beach at sales conventions for the past three years. They've been very careful and discreet, but fail to notice that someone has noticed. The story continues as they make their way home - he to Dallas, she to St. Louis. Meanwhile, the young... Sign in to see full entry.

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