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

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

A CONTEMPORARY WRITER/POET - SHERMAN ALEXIE

Looking for an idea on my bookshelf of writer bios and how-to techniques, a dictionary of cliches and two or three others - I came across a book of poetry by Sherman Alexie "The Summer of Black Widows." Alexie was a big star in Seattle in the '90s, often seen with his entourage along the scenic... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

DOOR IS FIXED...

CCT - you were right. A few toothpicks, a bit of Elmer's glue and it's fixed. Then he noticed the door handle/latch wasn't working right, went out to the hardware store and bought a replacement one. It's all upgraded and working well now. Nice to have sons (both of them came over for lunch and home... Sign in to see full entry.

UPPERS AND DOWNERS

Son Rich came over for a short visit yesterday afternoon. He brought along an art project made by my grandson Matt for his sculpture project at school. It was a "self-portrait" bust, made out of recycled cardboard packing boxes. It is larger than life, about the size of a basketball. He's painted it... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

KEEPING SECRETS

I've been thinking about secrets this morning. Not state secrets or security leaks, although that's been front and center on some media programming lately. Nope, I've been thinking of secrets some of us keep thinking to protect someone else from dark knowledge. Let's say someone harmed a child and... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 28, 2023

Non Sequitur

After reading a quote by Marjorie Taylor Greene online this a.m., in which she said nobody raised taxes to melt glaciers during the ice age, I began to wonder what the heck that has to do with any issue before Congress this term. It seemed to be a total non sequitur - total nonsense. Then I began to... Sign in to see full entry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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