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What's Black and White and Red All Over?
Sorry this old joke only works right when read out loud. Unless, of course you prefer the answer to be a skunk with a diaper rash. I was actually going for the more traditional answer, a newspaper. I wanted to… Continue reading
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Finding Our Niche
2025 may be the year of the snake, but around these parts January 2025 has been the month of the shower niche. Sometimes I think back to younger, innocent times like December when I had never even heard the term… Continue reading
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Snow Day
On Sunday we got our first real snow of the season. We had a few very small storms before, that ultimately amounted to little more than a dusting, the sort of things that make the yard look like one big… Continue reading
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Out with the Old
The old paper mill is gone. I look out my window one day while driving to the supermarket surprised to see the massive building has apparently vanished. The old smokestack stands alone stretching up toward a bright blue sky. It’s… Continue reading
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It's Time to Take Down the Christmas Decorations
Well, I’ve finally returned from my holiday hiatus. That said, it does still sort of feel like the holidays around these parts since our various Christmas decorations are still up. As I write this I am staring at the silver… Continue reading
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Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I realize that Christmas is still some two weeks away, but with all that’s going on here I’ve decided to take a little holiday hiatus. I’m a little bit too busy to pen these weekly posts right now, and if… Continue reading
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The Year Without a Christmas Card?
Depending on how online you are, you might recall Demi Adejuyigbe’s annual September videos. Starting in 2016, he made a video each September 21st, set to the song “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire. Here’s the first one. There wasn’t… Continue reading
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Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!
It’s a busy week here as I’m sure it is for many of you reading this. So I just wanted to send you a quick note to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. May your travels be safe and your dinner… Continue reading
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That Time I Tried Out for Jeopardy
Ron and I have a nightly tradition. We play as a team the online trivia game Thrice. If you’ve never played this I encourage you to check it out. It tends to be pretty challenging. Each day there are five… Continue reading
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Keyboard Warriors
I’m on the internet and I stumble upon a discussion of what people miss from the early days of the internet and promptly turn into a withered old crone when I see that multiple people seem to think that My… Continue reading
Creativity and Contentment 