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This Would Be Funnier If It Happened To You

Tragedy + time = comedy That famous adage is oh, so true.  So is this one that I just made up: Tragedy + it happens to somebody else = comedy That’s the basis of all those Funniest Home Video shows.  … Continue reading

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Have You Made Your Lunar New Year’s Resolutions?

Happy New Year!  Friday, January 31st marks the Lunar New Year, and you know what that means.  If you’ve already blown your regular New Year’s resolutions, this is your chance for a fresh new start.  Except, obviously, Lunar New Year … Continue reading

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What Not To Say During The Polar Vortex

The next person who says “cold enough for ya?” to me is gonna get an icicle to the jugular.  I’m not kidding. Don’t say it. OK, so half the country is suffering through the nightmare of a polar vortex.  It’s … Continue reading

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I’m Absolutely Sure That Everything I Believe Might Possibly Be True

“Obama is a communist.” “Republicans hate women.” “Your brother got cancer from drinking Coke.” These are actual things that real people said to me during the past week.  Each statement was delivered as fact.  With firm, fist-pounding-on-table certainty.  With an … Continue reading

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If You Don’t Post This On Your Facebook Page It Means You Want Me To Die

Not counting Freshly Pressed, this is the post that gets the most views on this blog. It’s clear that the topic is one of grave concern for all, so I’m reposting as a public service. You’re welcome. I have a … Continue reading

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She Really IS A Maineiac

Sometimes one encounters a work of art so perfect, so moving, that one is compelled to share it with the entire world.  For me, that day is now, that art is this picture here. My friend Darla over at She’s … Continue reading

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My New Year’s Resolution: Screw That

I sat down today to list the many ways in which I stink. This annual cataloging of faults (with accompanying promises to do better) is a practice better known as making New Year’s resolutions. Coming up with raw material was … Continue reading

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The U. S. Postal Service Probably Stashed My Christmas Cards Under A Viaduct In Chicago…Again

It’s that time of year again.  A time when everyone is filled with the milk of human kindness and a desire to help their fellow man.  Fellow men like those working at the U.S. Postal Service. Christmas card season is … Continue reading

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The Wal-Mart Christmas Musical

Art lovers like to revisit their holiday favorites at this time of year.  Ballet enthusiasts flock to The Nutcracker and classical music lovers go to Handel’s Messiah. Me?  I’m a musical theater buff.  Last weekend I caught my favorite show … Continue reading

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Little Red Hen’s Christmas Story

I kinda/sorta put up my Christmas tree the other day.  The joyous experience of decorating(ish) brought to mind this soon-to-be classic children’s story. Gather round, boys and girls, and listen to… Little Red Hen’s Christmas Story Little Red Peg taking … Continue reading

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