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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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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

A WALK ON THE BEACH

A few days ago I posted the second (or was it third?) installment of the story about Zane and Dorrie which began with a scene where they walked along the beach, not noticing a small boat in the distance or a swimmer in a wetsuit arriving behind them. It turns out Zane and Dorrie met at a sales... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 9, 2020

THE 7 DWARVES WERE A GENIUS INVENTION

Was it Hans Christian Anderson who wrote the fairy tale about the princess who was badly treated by the jealous step-queen and took up residence with the seven little guys - who whistled while they worked, etc. Was it Cinderella? Or have I totally mixed up the stories. In any case, if I were to be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

Looking Forward to 2021

I have to admit 2020 has had me worried. It seems like it's been one damn thing after another. Every time we think things can't possibly get any worse, something worse comes along. Between the stress of solitary confinement due to Covid-19 fears, the way everything in our daily routine has changed,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 7, 2020

DR. K AND THE INITIATIVE

In the early ‘80s I worked for Dr. K – who ran the Office of Area Development at the university. Dr. K was a geographer by training with a specialty in economic development. The region served by the university included many small cities and towns and a wide variety of trade and commerce: steel... Sign in to see full entry.

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