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

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

BIG SIS

Baby John came home from the hospital on the first day of 1972. He was born on Dec. 30, with mother's labor induced so Doc wouldn't be called out in the middle of a New Year's Eve celebration. There to welcome him was his big sister, Robin, five years old. It was love at first sight. She sat in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

'THE CURSE'

When I was twelve or so, a neighbor girl asked me if I had started "the curse." I had no clue what she was talking about. She didn't know how to explain it, either. She was talking about the menses, the monthlies, the period. It was a physical manifestation of maturity - if you had a period, you... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 20, 2023

NOT YOUR USUAL CIRCUS

Went with daughter Robin to see "80 for Brady" at the AMC theater in Edw'vl yesterday afternoon. The actors did their job, but the plot seemed lame to me. Plus, which they had the sound turned up so loud it was deafening. I took out my hearing aids, plugged my ears, and it was still absolutely... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 19, 2023

WHO YA GONNA CALL? TECHBUSTERS!

Busy day Saturday. My daughter flew in (via SW Airlines) from Florida. We had some great mother-daughter conversation, she helped (actually filed) my income taxes online using Turbo Tax - my fave tax software. So that's one big load off my mind. Son Rich came over & tacked up some weather stripping... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 17, 2023

HABITS, PATTERNS, RUTS

For the last year or less I've been getting into ruts, following a particular pattern as though I were Pavlov's dog, salivating at the sound of a bell with no particular thought behind the routine. For months I was routinely cooking a batch of rice with chicken, lentils, beans & using an envelope of... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 16, 2023

STORY IDEA

While finishing up the eyes and smile on a brown emoji hat I was letting the news of the day flow around me. Once again they were spinning out "this just in" excitement about the possibility the president would finally reveal just what the heck was going on with the unidentified flying objects,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

SOMETHING FROM 2020

ON LOCATION AT A DEMONSTRATION She said demon rats (meaning democrats) this rough woman on the news. She packed a gun, not the only one with army boots for shoes. A militia woman born and bred conservative through and through, she wants to keep the red states red, and wipe out all the blue. Her... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

VALENTINE STUFF

It was winter, shortly after that January day in 1960 that I packed my typewriter, the few clothes I owned, grabbed the keys to the old car (as ordered by my soon- to-be ex) and escaped. I'd put my deposit down, paid my first month's rent on a walk-up flat a couple doors down from the print shop... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 13, 2023

Wherefore art thou?

It just occurred to me - the appearance of all those mysterious flying objects high above our continent - just in time for Valentine's day - also arrived shortly after certain people declared they are running for president in 2024. Coincidence? I seem to remember, not so long ago, hearing one joyful... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 12, 2023

DAYS OF OUR BACKYARD SQUIRRELS

There was a terrible row under the Maple yesterday. This time it wasn't over who had first dibs on the peanuts. It seems White Ears and Itchy are Chiefs fans, but Little Herb and Roscoe are betting on the Eagles. The older pair are dispairing over the younger's departure from what they've been... Sign in to see full entry.

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