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LIVING ALONE WITHOUT THE LONELY PART

August 28, 2021 by

“Living alone is not normal,” I’ve heard. “People need people.” It’s a nice idea and probably true most of the time. Then you hear an old timer say, “I’ve been divorced longer than I was ever married,” like it’s some kind of conversation starter. What was the final straw for him? “Her voice. I couldn’t […]

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CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS FOR NEEDY TIMES, LIKE NOW

August 27, 2021 by

Clear communications sound like this: “For best results follow the instructions included.” For the past year and half the covid instructions include wearing a mask, washing hands, and social distancing. Add getting a vaccine and we’re all up to date and safe? It turns out everyone is not as adept at following instructions as they […]

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MAINTENANCE STAFF FOR LORD NELSON CLEAN UP

August 27, 2021 by

How important is a good maintenance staff? The lady in the image is mopping the floor inside St. Paul’s in London. It’s an old building. She is directly under the dome in a rain storm. Rain in England? The grate in the center is directly over Lord Nelson’s casket one floor below. I’ve got a […]

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ANGRY MEN: WHAT HAPPENED TO MAKE THEM SO ANGRY

August 26, 2021 by

Angry men all come from the same source of disillusionment: “This isn’t what I expected and I’m pissed, y’all.” No one respects you? Grrrr. You don’t have a celebrity lifestyle? Feeling hot. Someone told you you’re getting replaced? Grab a torch. But where does this all start? Look at self-esteem.

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TEMPORARY LIFE: WHEN YOU KNOW IT WON’T LAST

August 26, 2021 by

How do temporary life fixes turn into something permanent? First, something breaks, and it’s complicated, expensive, so call in a pro. Then, in this case, the pro wants to re-pipe under a sink, tear out the wall, change the height of the drain. They wouldn’t agree to fix it back the way it was because […]

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HEALTH REMINDER: USE YOUR HEAD

August 25, 2021 by

This health reminder comes with a little band-aide. It’s the white spot on the right. “You need to get that mole checked out.” “It’s fine.” “Just to be sure, get it checked out.” I used my head and got it checked out. What’s the big deal with keeping up with good health practices?

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DEAR TRAVEL EXPERTS, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HERE?

August 25, 2021 by

Travel experts say good planning makes for a better trip, but what makes a travel expert? They don’t panic when they lose their phone. Timing is everything. Teamwork makes the dream work. What do your travel experts say?

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COMMON GOOD STILL TOO UNCOMMON FOR TOO MANY

August 24, 2021 by

The common good means something different to everyone, but that’s still not right. A simple definition might clear things up, starting with the basics, the common needs for human existence. Fortunately, it’s already been done. Thank you, Abraham Maslow.

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COLOR TELEVISION STARTED THE PSYCHEDELIC ERA

August 24, 2021 by

Color television started before hippies were tripping on recreational acid. Young Moondoggie and Star Dreamer saw the Wizard of Oz in black and white as kids. If they hadn’t seen it in a theater, color television blew their minds when Dorothy stepped out of the house after it landed. Spoiler Alert: It went from black […]

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WHEN ONE SIDE DOESN’T QUITE GET THE MESSAGE

August 23, 2021 by

One side, the left, are U.S. Marines in WWII. The other side is reputed to be a propaganda pic from Afghanistan. Men in both wear U.S. gear. That’s it, that’s the post. This is so wrong in so many ways.

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