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

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Continued…

When I had that dream about Terrie the manipulator, and saw as I wrote how the thing worked, how guilt trips and a spark to the other guy’s imagination can get you to part with cash or a favor like feeding her cats while she’s at a weekend seminar and you find out she hasn’t vacuumed for a year or... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Talking to Myself

I use writing it down as a means to understand. The symbolism and metaphors of dreams people I used to know doing things they used to do, substituting for people I know now doing things I failed to notice were part of that old dysfunctional pattern. They say if you tell a dream before breakfast it... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 17, 2017

Second Hand

“Second Hand Rose, they call me Second Hand Rose I never had a single thing that’s new. Even Jake the plumber, he’s the man I adore had the nerve to tell me he’s been married before…” The song was popular way back when, I don’t even know if it was the ‘60s or some decade after that. Barbra Streisand... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 16, 2017

J.R’s Account of the Good Friday Sermon

I was still in high school when J.R. (my sister’s husband) first told me this story and it seems to come to mind every Easter. J.R. was in his usual spot in the third pew on Good Friday listening to his Southern Baptist minister preach the sermon about the crucifixion. This particular Good Friday... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Notice: Adult Language

Old ladies know a thing or two because they’ve seen a thing or two. Here’s one thing I know: Little boys get into pi$$ing contests. It’s about who can aim his penis to send a urine stream the highest or furthest. There’s a TV ad (for Clorox I think) where the mom comes in to see the boys sticking... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Side Effects

The most boring topic ever: my health issues, meds, symptoms, the typical aches and pains of old age. Also from others at The Center, the litany that seems to be “second verse, same as the first” from all the old ladies of both genders who are dealing with arthritic knees and creaky hip joints,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Write Your Own Story

There were seven of us today – a couple were missing probably because they’re getting ready for Easter celebrations or taking kids out of town during spring break. We started discussing the issue of copyrights and intellectual ownership, with one example being the fact that TV talk shows can now... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Thank you, Geek Squad!

For a couple months now I’ve been dealing with a frustrating tech glitch. I’ve got a desktop computer with a touch screen and a wireless keyboard and mouse. For the first three years or so all was well, but lately I started having problems with the cursor. I’d be typing along and suddenly it would... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

About the advertising jingle posted earlier...

Today's earlier blog is a jingle - the ad for Huggies diapers. Those of us who watch a soap opera are likely to see this a dozen times a week. Sign in to see full entry.

Recognize this commercial jingle?

We all need a hug in the morning And one at the end of the day It’s my belief Hugs bring real relief And chase life’s troubles away Sign in to see full entry.

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