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Two Moons
I saw two moons last night. The first was on the highway just after I left work. I heard a beep, but saw nothing amiss until a car moved up in the lane to my left and a man’s naked … Continue reading
Trip Revisited
Some images from vacation . . . On Monday, I woke up early enough to see the sunrise. During my first walk on the beach I found three shark’s teeth, a couple of friendly centipedes, and many pieces of glass. … Continue reading
Summer Ain’t Over Yet
It’s the first day of August and I feel like summer is already gone, but that’s silly. The autumnal equinox isn’t until September 23. We have all of August and most of September left. That doesn’t mean there’s time to … Continue reading
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Thinking Out Loud
Our fears die, usually before we do. That may be a good thing or a bad thing. It depends on how and when they die. Some fears die because we kill them. I used to be afraid to drive on … Continue reading
Ugh!
“It is what it is.” I hate it when people say that. Have you ever heard a more annoying platitude?
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I Got It Covered
I bought a slip cover for my Faithful Reader’s recliner, not because the chair is ugly, but rather because it’s leather and CATS + LEATHER = SCRATCHED-UP PIECE OF DUMPSTER FOOD You’d think that with a price tag of close … Continue reading
Retreat
When times get tough, I often retreat into a favorite book. That’s what I’m going to do now, though I won’t say no to a mojito or two, and if you know someone with a private beach, I’m all ears.
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Recipe for Happiness
1 Beautiful beach all to myself 1 Comfortable beach chair 1 Ice-cold mojito 1 Nothing to do Mix, enjoy, and use as necessary.
Back in Black
I had a great time on vacation, but as we drove back to Real Life, I felt the mantle of depression settling right back onto my shoulders. There’s only one cure for such a black mood. A lobotomy. Just kidding. … Continue reading
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Misinformed
People love to talk about hardwood floors. They’re supposed to be so great, but I’m living on hardwood floors and let me tell you something—they may look nice but they’re absolutely infested with dust bunnies. You can sweep and clean … Continue reading