Category Archives: General Ramblings

Deep thoughts on the human condition.

My Dad Has No Rhythm, Yet He Is Still Master Of The Dance

This post was my Father’s Day gift to my Dad two years ago.  It had the honor of being Freshly Pressed and remains one of my (and my readers’) favorites. I love you, Dad!

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In The Merry Month Of June

It’s a brand new month!  When you think of June, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? 1)      Summer vacation starts 2)      Father’s Day 3)      Weddings 4)      Graduations 5)      Peg-o-Leg Ha ha!  Trick question.  Of course it’s me, because … Continue reading

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What To Do When Mother Nature Crashes the Wedding: A Bride’s Guide

Congratulations – you’re getting married! One of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is where to have the wedding.   If you’re like many brides, you’ve tuned out advice from clueless old fogies (i.e. your parents) and listened to your Inner … Continue reading

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Freshly Pegged – K8edid

Have you ever sent a post out into the blogosphere, absolutely convinced it was going to be Freshly Pressed? And then it wasn’t? You’re not alone. I’ve asked some fantastic bloggers to select the post that had them muttering,”THIS One … Continue reading

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Thank You, Blogs I Follow. Thanks For Nothing.

I love you. I hate you. I love your wonderful words, spun out like thread, woven into intricate tapestries that are by turns gossamer light or substantial as a good, wool blanket.  I love your glorious images; photos that capture … Continue reading

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I Have My Mother’s Hands

I have my mother’s hands.   That’s not something I’ve ever taken as a compliment – no offense, Mom. Our hands are broad and short-fingered.   A network of lines criss-crosses both palm and back.  The adjectives “sturdy” and “capable” come to mind when … Continue reading

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My Knee Jerk Reaction Would Be To Kick You In The Knee, Jerk

My physical reflexes have never been what they once were.  My mental reflexes are probably worse. Yet if a verbal hammer hits a certain spot in my brain, the guy wielding that hammer is probably gonna get a reflexive kick … Continue reading

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Freshly Pegged – Go Jules Go

Have you ever sent a post out into the blogosphere, absolutely convinced it was going to be Freshly Pressed?  And then it wasn’t? You’re not alone. I’ve asked some fantastic bloggers to select the post that had them muttering,”THIS One … Continue reading

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Get Those Children Out of The Muddy, Muddy!

Q: What time is it when an ark floats by your house? A: Time to call your insurance agent. Ha ha!  Hysterical, right?  We insurance agents have millions of those gems.  I usually save them for clients.  When they realize … Continue reading

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That’s The Most Disgusting Stuff I Ever Tasted. Give Me A Big, Heapin’ Helping.

TV is full of experts who are eager to explain why we eat too much (or too little).  What I want to know is why do we eat the specific foods we eat?  Especially when that food tastes like slugs … Continue reading

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