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" That Old Thing ? "
A while back I was doing some work for a elderly lady. Her husband had passed some years earlier and some minor maintenance work needed doing. I installed a sump pump in her basement. Her basement was full of odds… Continue reading
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Distracted
The local librarian, I’m not sure that is the proper title anymore, perhaps Media Specialist is what the job is now, has retired. I know this gentleman and his name is Richard. A pleasant sort of fellow and always a… Continue reading
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By virtue alone
On the morning news it was reported that the City of Hagerstown Maryland had strengthened it’s juvenile curfew laws. I know that Baltimore also has a curfew. So, I did a quick Google search and find that at least 500… Continue reading
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For profit
Every once and awhile a commercial comes on television that instantly annoys me. One did just that yesterday morning. It begins with a man saying he is aware of the dangers of smoking cigarettes. It goes to to list all… Continue reading
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Knowing it all
To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid. When I turned on my computer yesterday morning that poster appeared on my wall, or is it timeline ? Whatever you call it, it was on the screen.… Continue reading
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The Bargain Box
Before yard sales were popular and thrift stores abounded there was the ” Bargain Box. ” The bargain box was a thrift shop in East Hampton run by the Ladies Village Improvement Society. It was a small, dimly lit store… Continue reading
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Speech
It was raining here the other day and I said to a co-worker, you had best hove to. This person looks at me in bewilderment, She had no clue what it was I was saying. I had to explain that… Continue reading
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It's a choice
I’m listening to the news when an article comes on about Hulk Hogan. Now I admit to be being a wrestling fan and have watched it for many years. That being said, this ” news ” report caught my attention.… Continue reading
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For Now
My son and his wife went on a vacation. Maria is a representative for those 31 products that are all the rage. Her sales were such that she was awarded an all expense paid vacation in Mexico ! This is… Continue reading
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In the warmth of memories
For most of the day yesterday the wind was gusty and the skies overcast. The storms were rolling in. You knew they were coming and you can do little but wait. The farmers were rushing to get the corn off,… Continue reading