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A Sign
I pulled some change out of my pocket today and found something unusual—a coin from Bermuda. Is it a sign that I should go to Bermuda? I asked the Magic 8 Ball and it said, “Yes definitely.”
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Accepting the Inevitable
Yesterday I participated in a marathon—the 2nd annual “Lord of the Rings” marathon, that is. For just $12.50, I got to see all three movies on the big screen again. It was quite a bargain. And quite a challenge, taking … Continue reading
Gone Without a Trace
A Rhode Island man has been missing since Thursday. “The last time I spoke to him, he said he was going to take a shower and meet up with me for dinner,” says his fiancée. “When he didn’t make it … Continue reading
Do I Dare Speak?
The media circle above the field of fame, hungrily watching and waiting for a notable to falter. At last! Someone says something stupid, or cruel, or just easily misinterpreted. The media swoop in and grab at the phrase, talons ripping … Continue reading
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Love for One’s Fellow Creatures
I found a small creature in the bathtub today. The water pouring from the faucet swept the poor little thing from its home atop the drain. I saw it floating in the water and was tempted to leave it there, … Continue reading