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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, August 20, 2023

FORECASTERS CALL FOR EXTREME HEAT, HUMIDITY...

I checked the temp - only 78 or so - sat out on the porch to sip coffee for a few minutes. Slight breeze, several sets of dog walkers, the sweet couple that push the baby carriage regularly, Father Michael heading home after the early mass. Not so hot that coffee wasn't welcome. The air movement... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

1947: THE STEPHEN FOSTER FESTIVAL

The school year 1947-48 saw Margaret's three rugrats carefully ensconced with the Fogel (not their real name) family. Sam could have been the model for the old man in the famous painting "American Gothic," where the old man stands holding a pitchfork next to his daughter - with a huge red barn in... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 18, 2023

MAYBE IT'S TIME...

A couple days ago there was some kind of a power outage that took out Spectrum's cable tv broadcasting as I was sipping coffee and watching the morning news. The dreaded line "Please stay tuned. Programming will resume shortly." appeared on screen. Well, to quote Gildersleeve - what a revoltin'... Sign in to see full entry.

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