Category Archives: General Ramblings

Deep thoughts on the human condition.

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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My Sister-In-Law Is STILL Ruining The U.S. Economy

Christmas is all about traditions.  Every year we unpack our favorite, old ornaments.  We unearth our Bing Crosby and Manheim Steamroller CDs.  We watch A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St. and It’s a Wonderful Life. Around this blog, tradition … Continue reading

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What We Remember At The End

Two women slid into the pew directly in front of me as the church service started.  The younger led her mother by the hand.  The tiny, elderly woman was a bit unsteady on her feet, but her eyes were bright … Continue reading

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Goldilocks And The Fruit-Of-The-Loom 100% Cotton Hipsters

I had a great weekend.  I spent my time on “want-tos” and didn’t do any “have-tos,” like laundry.  Monday has come all too soon.  When I went to get dressed this morning, a glance at my underwear drawer revealed a … Continue reading

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Pay No Attention To That Woman With The Hefty Bags Crawling Across Your Lawn

I’m environmentally sensitive.  Like most thinking people, I practice the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, And Recycle.  But my favorite R is the fourth one:  Relocate. We have lots of trees, flowers and wide open spaces out in the country where … Continue reading

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How To Lose Weight and Look Years Younger With Absolutely No Effort On Your Part

Two women pass in the street.  One is middle aged and overweight, her plodding walk mirroring the exhaustion in her tired, wrinkled face.  The other woman is noticeably younger.  Her long, blonde hair swings around her smooth, glowing face as … Continue reading

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Riders On the Corn

Shadow truck  speeding down the late afternoon, early fall corridors of Any Farm Road, Illinois.

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What Not To Hear

Corporate America, you’re messing up.  Big time. My job requires me to spend a lot of time on the phone.  That kind of exposure to what now passes for business phone etiquette has made me a seething volcano of frustration. … Continue reading

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