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PROPER ETIQUETTE FOR NORMAL LIFE

August 29, 2021 by

Proper etiquette is a good habit, not a sign of weakness. We say please and thank you and you’re welcome. Gym etiquette? Same. But not everyone gets it. The job for us as citizens has a short list of requirements, starting with working it out instead of fighting it out. Jacked up gym rats are […]

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REVENGE TRAVEL? TAKE A SWING ON BRUGES BELGIUM PAND HOTEL

August 29, 2021 by

Revenge travel sounds interesting until you realize you’ve been doing it all along. It’s good revenge, not bad. ‘Revenge travel’ is a phrase that was actually coined last year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that all but shut down the travel industry, but is actually being put into practice now. In fact, though […]

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MESSAGE SENT, FOLLOWED BY REGRET AND HOPE

August 28, 2021 by

The message sent about Portland Oregon is one of hope. When the homeless set up camp, Portland hoped they were comfortable. Protest marchers clashed with Portland police hoping for change. Rival groups faced off. The message sent to them, to us, was there would be no police involvement. I suppose the hope was they would […]

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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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