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Saturday, December 10, 2022

NOLAN LARSON, WHAT A SCHMUCK

In thinking about the plotline for the Coyote/Spider-theme, (see yesterday's post), I needed a name for the creepy stalker who targets Angelique (the one in the coyote role) who roams the mall in search of admiring glances. Bette, (the "spider" character) sells coffee and donuts at the food court... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

"POOR GUY"

Way back when, Mama went to have coffee with her sister Ella one morning, taking me, age about four years old and my little sister Rose, about one. They were in the kitchen. Rose was toddling around and playing nearby. At that point she was barely walking and had yet to say her first words, except... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

OLD SONGS, BEST SONGS - 1952

From the perspective of 2022, contemporary music is difficult; partly because of hearing loss and issues with my hearing aids, I often have trouble making out the words. It’s been that way since the ‘90s. They sing faster than I can listen, amplify the background instruments, or electronically... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

UPDATE TO THE EARLIER POST

Kids are swarming the playground at 10 a.m. recess period. I don't know how I missed the parents dropping them off, but I sure did not see the usual polite traffic jam at 7:30... Maybe that's when I was shoving couches and chairs around the living room. Or messing around in the kitchen waiting for... Sign in to see full entry.

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NO TAKERS

Scattered peanuts by the maple tree yesterday. So far, no takers. It looks like the Backyard Squirrels are tucked in for the duration. Or maybe this fog blanketing the area is keeping them safely in their nests until the sun breaks through or a rain shower washes it from the atmosphere. THIS... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

'TIS THE SEASON...

To me, this is the season of stress, of long dark nights and days, of just wanting to crawl back in the sack and hibernate. My patron saint these days is the Grinch. The creator of that green guy with an evil grin totally gets me. As the days grow shorter and the skies cloud over in November I begin... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

ADVENTURES OF A "HOOKER"

Before you begin to expect an X-rated post here, let me assure you this is not one. Since I use a crochet hook - a variety of different sizes are at hand - one of my smart-alec children once asked if that made me a hooker. I nodded and said it was only a hobby, not a career. So, recently I've been... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

NO WIND IN HEAVEN

Grandma Lucy hated the wind. It blew most of the time in that eastern Washington desert country where we lived. At the time I was a kid whose legs never got tired, who loved to run with the wind in her hair, even though it sometimes blew grit and sand into her eyes and had to be dumped from shoes... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 2, 2022

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN IDLE CHATTER

I am encouraged this week that the House of Representatives and the Senate have passed a couple pieces of legislation in favor regular folks. First I am totally happy about the Respect for Marriage Act that protects the status of interracial and same sex married couples. I have witnessed times when... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

IN LOCO PARENTIS

When I was a little kid, "in loco parentis" was the rule, not the exception. The translation means "acting as a parent." Every grownup neighbor, auntie, uncle, etc., was to be respected and obeyed in the event your mom wasn't there. Like, if she was home tending the house and we kids were running... Sign in to see full entry.

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