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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
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Parents: The Secret PR Weapon
[NOTE: I am writing this on Monday, and am still blissfully unaware of the election outcome. Hope you all remembered to vote!] If your goal is to publish a book, make music, art or just about anything else where your… Continue reading
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That Time My Parents Sent Me Trick-or-Treating in My Underwear and Other Halloween Memories
Warm weather is forecast for Halloween. It’s been an unseasonably warm October, but at least Thursday’s balmy weather will be nice for the kids. I have to admit I don’t remember what the weather was like on Halloween when I… Continue reading
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Not So Haunted Houses
One of my first jobs was working at a historical village that happened to be down the road from my house. The village known as Waterloo Village, was a restored 19th century canal town, and at that time visitors could… Continue reading
Creativity and Contentment 