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Saturday, February 1, 2025

IN MEMORIUM

Beth's mother babysat my kids in the late 60s and early 70s, so Beth and her sister Audrey were almost like sisters to my two boys. A week or so ago, in another state, Beth's son TJ was riding a bicycle near his home when he was struck and killed by a hit & run driver. TJ was 42, a good guy. I am so... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

THE HALF-DOUBLE STITCH

There was a knock on the door. Auntie Jo opened it. He flashed his badge and asked to come in. She was in her 80s. This was the first time in her life such a thing had happened. His name on the ID was Sherlock Knot. She smiled. She had no reason to think he was actually looking for her, but she was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Another Plane Crash into the Hudson River

In the middle of the Rachel Maddow show she broke off from the itemized list of stupid politicians, terrible decisions and court reversals to bring on the scene images of a terrifying plane crash. A military helicopter ran into an American Airlines flight arriving at Logan Airport from Kansas City,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Old Song Lyrics - Jerry Lee Lewis

I only want a buddy not a sweetheart Buddies never make me Blue All sweethearts make vows that are broken Broken like their heart break in two... Don't tell me that you love me, say you like me I don't want no bungalow for two... I only want a buddy not a gal I only want a buddy not a gal Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

TODAY'S PUZZLER

Who said "Hah! I was born and raised in a briar patch!" and to whom did he say it? Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 27, 2025

THIS 'N THAT

Son Rusty gave me a take-home serving of baked apples yesterday, part of a meal from Cracker Barrel that he'd bought for Buck, his big ol' doggie. Buck, he said, did not care much for baked apples, but would enjoy the scrambled eggs, hash browns and a side of sausage. I bit my tongue and didn't nag... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Nice Going, Coach! (NOT)

MHS's beloved coach Morris, who'd guided our teams to championships in all sports, including track and field, was promoted to superintendent and the school board hired a new guy. I ought to remember his name, but don't. He was not popular, acted like a tinhorn sheriff, bossing his athletes and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 24, 2025

North To Alaska

Maxie wasn't the brightest scholar at MHS. Her GPA was just enough to get by. She didn't excel at English lit or grammar, using the vernacular with which she was most familiar. She wasn't much interested in 'girly' things, hair, makeup or fashion. Spent some time after school watching the football... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

DISAPPOINTED BUT DETERMINED

Yup! It's my politically worst nightmare come true. The reign of ignorant chaos has begun. I had a fantasy that common sense would strike the newly elected or his advisers, but no. Greed and a failure to understand basic science and human kindness, plus a criminal twist in the brain has knocked... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

REMEMBERING

Every MLK day since 1999, I think of my mother, who's been gone since that January. She was born in 1906, which meant she was 93 years old. She'd been in a nursing home in Salem, Oregon for several years, suffering from dementia. She hadn't recognized any of us for a year or two. That January... Sign in to see full entry.

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