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

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Roofs, snowdrifts, birthdays...

Jean called Sunday. She'd been at the library to chat with me and June, but I was busy with patron questions and selling coffee. One good thing about this weather, it boosts the sales of warm cups of flavor. I asked her if the roofers had done their thing. "No. And not only that, they've left this... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

It's a snow day for most schoolkids in this area today...

The Superintendent's Dilemma To close, or not to close, that is the question: whether ‘tis nobler to face the slings and arrows of outrageous weather or to return to the pillow, to sleep, perchance to dream of warm breezes, fair skies and a clear parking lot. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Stop me if you've heard this one...

A car shopper found an ad, called the number. He couldn't believe it was anything but a misprint, nobody sells a Porsche for $500. But the lady who answered the phone said it was true. $500 was the selling price. He rushed over to her house, asked if the could take a test drive. He figured there had... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wow! Two Thumbs UP!

Have you read Bob's Grabbag? He's a relatively new blogger, cancer survivor, poet, actor, and his limericks are great and fun. Check out the Bobness of this guy, who knows his way around the word. Bob's Grabbag Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 7, 2010

She's only 90. Why is Dorothy quitting?

She was a seventh grade school teacher for 40 years, one of that amazing legion that creates the world through the children they send into it. She has children who followed in her footsteps: they too have reached retirement age. Dorothy's no bigger than a minute: delicate looking at 90 pounds and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

To a Young Avon Lady

I was once an Avon lady, but my service ended badly " Avon calling" at the bell invited me to oversell. Mommies bought the nice perfume in Beaver Cleaver living rooms and skin so soft to fight mosquitoes that swarmed at night in Escondito. Alas, my sales and my commissions were not the gravy I'd... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Looking forward to a root canal...

Did I whine about my bad tooth a few days ago? I must have. Misery loves company, loves to spread its gloom and doom... Jean called, complaining about men. The idiots got their truck stuck in the soft muddy earth alongside her driveway. She told them the ground wouldn't support the weight, but she... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

About yesterday's poem -- and Naut's disclaimer.

The poem was written some time back, when my ex had come hanging around and hinting that two can live as cheaply as one, etc. I couldn't work, think, write, when he was sitting in my recliner, watching TV, waiting for me to bring him coffee or a snack or listen to his troubles. Something compelled... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

April Temptations

For a moment there it seemed so sweet to think of being loved by you again; you've made it clear this is on your mind. Sometimes I tire of being alone and smile about those little jokes you make. I dream of balconies with scenic views where we could watch sunsets together. Then memory whispers... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

A little fun for a Sunday -- movie script I wrote a while back

Geriatric Pirates of the Caribbean Captain Jack, recovering from hip replacement surgery, has convinced his beautiful young attendant to help him escape the rehab center. His crew commandeers a power launch with a landing ramp, and as the scene opens, we see Johnny Depp in ratty pirate gear working... Sign in to see full entry.

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