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

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

TWILIGHT ZONE, ALFRED HITCHCOCK, TALES FROM THE GRIM SIDE

The thread of this story unwinds from a deeply disturbed idea. Mrs. Dexter owns the Main Street Cafe, a struggling business at the edge of Skid Row. She's working hard, but expenses keep going up. Profits go down. She has to lay off her extra lunch-hour waitress. She's at the end of her rope. And... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

THE LYRICS AS I REMEMBER THEM

"Slow down, ya move too fast. Got to make the morning last. Ain'tcha got some rhymes for me? Lookin' for fun and feelin' groovy." Whose song was this? Performers? When was it popular? Trying to distract myself from worrying about the storms in Florida. We have friends in southern Florida, my... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

New Adventures of The Backyard Squirrels

Rich brought a bag of peanuts in the shell a few days ago, and I scattered them beside the maple tree out front. This morning I spotted a new squirrel there, snatching one and heading for the safety of a limb to work on it. This little guy wasn't Itchy or Roscoe or any of the old Brick Street troop.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

P.S. ABOUT VOTING...

At Wally World this morning I observed a number of graphic tee shirts with great slogans on them: team logos, "Go Cardinals," etc. "Choose Joy." But my favorite was this one: "Voting like a girl since 1920." Fist pump. You go, Girl! Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

DEBATE HIGHLIGHTS CANDIDATES' POTENTIAL IF ELECTED IN '24

In the aftermath of the Grand Overbearing Politicians debate and the endless analysis that followed on the major networks and news channels, I was not comforted by the thought that any one of them - not even the elephant who was not in the room - might occupy the White House. None of them seemed... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Nugget - Part 3

One morning early, before they opened the coffee shop, Mike and Jan took a walk in the rain, walking close together under the umbrella. Jan put one arm around Mike's waist, so their hips were touching. They could feel one another's body movements with each step. The rain was cold, but they were nice... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Nugget part 2

They talked for awhile about Mike's career as a submariner. Tight quarters, not the job for anyone with claustrophobia, he said with a laugh. She asked if it was cold there in the deep ocean. He said it was usually hot, most of the crew worked in denim pants and tee shirts. But, he said, it was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

First Draft - nugget of an idea

Jan didn't notice Mike beyond his function as a barista at the corner shop. It was her regular coffee grab on the way to work, Mike always had a smile and have a good day for her. Sometimes if there wasn't a line or if she happened to stop by on a Saturday - she lived in the neighborhood and walked... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

BOB DYLAN TO APPEAR OCT 4, STIFEL THEATRE, ST. LOUIS

Remember these: "Blowin' in the Wind," "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Like a Rolling Stone," "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," and at least a hundred others? This rock star, coming to St. Louis in a few weeks, is 82 years old and still bringing the wonder of his creativity to the world. Seems like yesterday I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 21, 2023

NERO FIDDLES WHILE ROME BURNS (AGAIN)

It was part of the textbook for the high school class in world history. Nero, the high mucky-muck of Rome when Rome was the top dog among nations in the known world, was a bit of a narcissist - more interested in receiving the praises and accolades of his subjects than in doing his job. (Sound... Sign in to see full entry.

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