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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Monday, April 10, 2017

Ode to Olde Tyme Soda Jerks and Fry Cooks

Back in the day, before cell phones and internets, before cars were rolling computers and there were a gazillion McDonald’s and Burger Chefs and Burger Kings and Wendy’s and Dairy Queens and all the other joints that make every city a replica of ninety-seven thousand others, there were unique little... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Thought from The Prophet: Khalil Gibran

“Joy and sorrow are brothers. When one is sitting at your table, the other is sleeping in your bed.” Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 8, 2017

The Outsider

How many of you grew up thinking your life was messed up and everyone else seems to be so organized? And there's a secret, everybody else knows it. For some reason the crap hits the fan and splatters everything in your vicinity, while the other guys just enjoy a lovely, flower-scented breeze. Let me... Sign in to see full entry.

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