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

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

PARTING WORDS

When my bags were packed and in the trunk of my car, just before I left the house on Logan Street where I'd endured mistreatment, disrespect and physical abuse, I turned to face my soon-to-be ex, and here's what I told him: "If you don't tell any lies about me, I won't tell the truth about you." -*- Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

HERE'S AN IDEA: LET'S MAKE A CHANGE

What if America limited the presidential campaign season to 90 days total? From the nominating convention to the big debate, to the election, no more than three months of BS, blasphemy and righteous indignation. Campaigning would begin 100 days before the election and end 10 days ahead of the 2nd... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

FOUR MORE YEARS ???

Can we stand four more years like the last four? Short answer: no. Bring back civil discourse. Bring back truth. Not gonna vote for ignorance, for obvious lies, for rudeness or racism. Not gonna vote for any candidate who wants to go back in time and take away our civil rights that were settled law.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

BERMUDA ADVENTURES - AN ONLINE GAME

Between Mahjong rounds come the ads, Microsoft or??? wants the player to sign up for other games or upgrade from the free games to paid ones, to avoid the constant advert interruptions. One of these ads is for a game called Bermuda Adventures. In the opening scene a couple is standing in the open... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

THE BUCK STOPS HERE ... (Tee! Hee!)

For some reason I've been in a rotten mood the last two days. Maybe it is because I haven't been sleeping well. Awake for an endless hour or two in the middle of the night or up to use the bathroom every hour or so. I think when we don't get enough sleep to enjoy some dream time, something gets... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 21, 2023

THE OLD GRAY MARE (SHE AIN'T WHAT SHE USED TO BE)

This was a song from my early years, still sung along with other nonsense songs by the time my kids were in middle school. Like most moms whose kids have flown the nest I have momentos, school projects and craft items they've made for me over the years: papier mache from cub scout days, gifts they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

"THE HUMAN COMEDY" - RECOMMENDED READING

A couple days ago I took myself to the Famous Brand Shoes store. Daughter had sent me a gift card as an inducement to go ahead and shop to replace these old comfy sneakers I've been wearing for several years. I really hate shopping for shoes, but it was time to git 'er done. The young woman in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

THEN & NOW ...

You may have heard the expression "the good old days." Someone says, with that little smile that reaches all the way to their eyes, how much better it used to be. We didn't waste so much, no plastic in the landfills, etc., etc. The food was home grown and prepped, no preservatives, healthier.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

THE HOMESTEADERS - NEW PLOT THREAD

In case you don't remember the opening scene, a Crabby-Abby held a shotgun on Raleigh and Wes (? not his name) as they rode in from nowhere to water their horses at the watering trough next to her corral. She told them to git! They tried a bit of charm, - we don't mean no harm, ma'am - and for the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 17, 2023

WALTZING WITH ZOMBIES

A couple days ago I pulled this book from my shelf to refresh my memory about the story behind the title. It was one of the novels I wrote when I was doing the 50,000 words in 30 days challenge in Chris Baty's National Novel Writing Month. Zombies was my entry in 2007, (winner! which means I got 50K... Sign in to see full entry.

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