Some of you will have already seen the main part of this, as I may have sent it to you as a separate email. And also you know I almost never write anything
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As we all know there are as many competing realities in today’s world as there are subjects to discuss. People believe, for instance, that there is, might be or isn’t global warming or
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(To save your having to look the reference up, Laugh, Clown, Laugh is a 1928 American silent drama film starring Lon Chaney and Loretta Young – her film debut. It doesn’t have too much to
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Research is what I do when I don’t know what else to do. – Wernher von Braun, Scientist Until recently, studying my family’s genealogy didn’t ring my bells. Part of that
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My brain today is much like an F-22 Raptor; older, no longer in production, and spare parts not available. Before we examine today’s story, let me assure y’all that sweet Irene is
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The week before Halloween, many streaming sources offer many classic and modern horror movies and for free. I love that; these days I’m fascinated by horror movies, and I can jump between Wolfman
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….and you need a laugh? Here’s one: A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, why the long face?” And the horse says, “I’ve just realized I’m a metaphysical construct
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We are just back from three weeks of visiting and of leaf-peeping (or leaf-peeking, if you follow Dear Abby). The Connecticut family visit was absolutely great. The colors were particularly rich as we
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“Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.” – Frank Herbert (Dune) Yeah, Frank is right, fear is the mind killer, no doubt. But, given a choice, I’ll take
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I talked to my nephew today. As usual, he’s concerned about his job insecurity, which promotes anxiety, about which he believes I’m an expert. (Unfortunately, he’s right.) Kevin has been a senior engineer
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