So much gets written about a classic Norman Rockwell Christmas. And you know the drill; you’ve got the entire house decorated inside and out, stockings on the fireplace for everybody plus your new
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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
MoreThe 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
More….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
MoreWe 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
More“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
MoreI’ve been thinking these days about all the places we’ve gone and the effort it takes for me to go, which like pulling your own teeth; definitely possible but not on your top-ten
MoreI recently celebrated over 30 years sober and I have to say I don’t miss drinking at all. I DO, however, miss partying. Some of the most fun times I ever had was
MoreSurviving this far into my fourth quarter means I’ve said already said my goodbyes to a number of family and friends who didn’t. Survive, I mean. Well, of course, they DID survive, but
MoreAre you afraid of anything? Sure you are. Me, too. We’re all scared of something, maybe several somethings. Back in 2014, Chapman University’s Survey of American Fears (which surveys about 1,000 folks yearly
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