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Thursday, January 19, 2017

If At First You Don't Succeed, Delete and Post Anew

Some long-past incident was on my mind this morning, one of those things you try to overlook at the time, but which becomes a burr under your saddle – pricking and biting long after you should have dropped it into the well of forgetfulness. I wrote about it, a pretty complete scene from long ago, a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Reality Programming

Some time ago the TV writers went on strike for better pay and more recognition. That’s when the network bosses decided they could do without plots and characters, actual story lines. They opted for “reality” TV: the surreal housewives of a rich neighborhood you can’t afford to live in, the sexy... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 16, 2017

How Mama Talks

The recent turn of events in American politics has brought a new communications style to the fore. Most speakers follow one train of thought from point A to a conclusion. Politicians are often academics, having degrees in business, history, law, etc. They present a point of view, back it up with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 15, 2017

Dutch Aunts and Uncles...

One time in Seattle I was sitting at the outdoor table outside a Tully’s coffee shop on Broadway near Pike Street. It was my lunch hour. It had been one of those mornings where your inner earworm is a childhood chant: “Nobody loves me, everybody hates me, I’m gonna go eat worms: long slim slimy... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 14, 2017

The President’s Farewell Address

I think Mr. Obama set just the right tone – putting the attention on the electorate, the citizens, the workers and dreamers and doers who will still have their job to do long after the Obama family has gone on to their next step. In particular I thought he was a prime role model as a father and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 13, 2017

THE LIFE OF RILEY

According to Wikipedia, The Life of Riley was a radio situation comedy from the early 1940s. The series was built around the character Chester A. Riley, a bumbling but good-hearted working man with a penchant for “turning mere trouble into near-disaster.” Riley was first played by William Bendix,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Dear Donald

Is this what you really want? Millions of people all up in your business, having an opinion and criticizing every little thing you do and say? You know when this whole thing started you never really expected to have to step down from the top job in your own empire, nor to be accused of being in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

PAJAMA PARTY

Tuesday is my day at The Center, and after 4 days of extreme cold and being stuck indoors, I was excited to see if the car would start, and get a sense of how cold it was, and to see all the old farts at The Center. The temp, when I left the house at 8:30, was above 50, and the wind was gusty,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 9, 2017

IF MOHAMMAD WON’T COME TO THE MOUNTAIN…

My boys like to surprise me and they are pretty dug in to their routines, which means on Sunday morning between 7:30 and 8:00 they’ll phone me and see if I’m up for breakfast… I should have gotten a clue that something was up when Rich called Saturday afternoon to set up breakfast out the next... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

Romper Room

In the ‘60s and early ‘70s there was a program on St. Louis TV called “Romper Room.” On Saturday mornings Miss Joan would come on camera to sing and tell stories to toddlers. My kids sat on the floor as close as they could get to the B&W screen and sing along as Miss Joan looked through her magic... Sign in to see full entry.

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