Life in the fast lane--where's the on ramp?

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

UN-CENTERED

Well, our Governor has held some press conferences and initiated some strict measures to insure social distancing and trying to stop the Covid19 from spreading exponentially. His order to shut restaurants & bars except for take-out orders, and to ask people to shelter in place except for essential... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY AT THE CENTER

They’d already set up the tables at the front and back door: signs that said “this way to vote” with giant arrows, a bottle of hand sanitizer and a box of facial tissues. It was all ready by the time they opened The Center’s doors at 8:00 a.m. The election judges, the voting booths, etc., were all... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 16, 2020

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Went to the store this morning, half past sunrise. It was raining, dreary, traffic was so light you'd a thunk it was Sunday morning. Schools here are closed. As of today, no restaurants can serve meals inside - only take-out and drive through. Looked like Starbuck's was doing ok - the usual coffee... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 15, 2020

HUNKERED DOWN

Someone on my FB timeline said next time he goes to the store he’s tempted to pack heat because people there are acting crazy. Just the ticket, I sez to myself – take a gun into a crowded market where there’s a “road rage” situation and people in a panic. You can turn a situation into a bloody... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 14, 2020

SONG FROM THE LONG, LONG AGO

“I don’t wanna play in your yard. I don’t like you anymore. You’ll be sorry when you see me Sliding down our cellar door. You can’t holler down our rain barrel Shimmy up our apple tree, I don’t wanna play in your yard ‘cause you won’t be nice to me." According to Google this song was first published... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 13, 2020

NEWS FROM THE CENTER

Upon the recommendation of the Dept. of Health, all group activities at the Main Street Center are cancelled until further notice. Volunteers will still be needed at the reception desk because the van will continue to give rides to disabled and those 60+ who need to get to doctor’s appointments or... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 12, 2020

OLD FRIEND

Once known here in the neighborhood as Cave Dryer, a teacher who helped many of us with his sage writing tips, now has a new website. If you'd like to check up on what Dave Cryer's doing these days - here's a link. It's to a website called "Class of Dave" COD... have fun.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

BODY, BRAIN, MIND - AND TIME

This is fund drive season at Channel 9. Yesterday they broadcast another of those healthy lifestyle programs – Mind Body Brain connections. I get hooked on presentations by nutrition experts who know the chemical effects of various foods and junk snacks on the brain, what stuff causes inflammation... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

ON EASING WRITER'S BLOCK

One thing that blocks a writer’s ability to sit at the keyboard and just let ‘er rip is interruption by distractions. On a good day the fingers will work almost as fast as the movie that’s playing in the mind, time will stand still and every little thing in the surrounding ‘real’ world fades into... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 9, 2020

STORY PROMPT: LOOKING FOR A STARTING POINT??

She had been away from the house for two long weeks on a business trip. After she unpacked her bag, she headed for the hall closet to store the suitcase. She noticed the hardwood floor was covered in a layer of dust. That’ll be job one, she thought as she tucked the bag inside. But not now. Tonight... Sign in to see full entry.

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