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How I Discovered My Super Powers

When I was a kid I wanted to be a super hero and fight for truth, justice and the American Way.  I secretly knew I must have  super powers – I only needed to  discover them. Fast-forward 40 years.  My super … Continue reading

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Rodentiation? Who Ya Gonna Call?

This has been a banner year for mice in our house.  We’re experiencing a level of rodentiation that is the stuff of legends.  Future generations of exterminators will speak of it in hushed tones. *Helpful Definition:  Rodentiation refers to an extreme infestation … Continue reading

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Announcing, The Personal Mannequin Persuasion System!

“Has this ever happened to you?” (Announcer with quasi-Australian/tent revival preacher voice is heard.) “I’ve only got one hour for my workout, and every treadmill is taken!”  (Middle-aged woman in sweat suit stands by rows of occupied treadmills. Her expression shows level … Continue reading

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To Serve Man

I stopped at a public rest area last weekend.  A sign on the wall read: “To serve you better, this washroom is fully automated”.   This reminded me of a classic Twilight Zone episode, in which giant aliens come to earth to … Continue reading

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Bret Baier Causes Flabby Abdominals

It occurs to me that I may be a little rigid about my workout routine. A trainer at the YMCA set it up a couple of years ago, and I haven’t changed a thing. The resistance machines are first.   I … Continue reading

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Writing VS Lying On the Floor At Wal-Mart, Kicking & Screaming

 Why did I start a blog?   I’ve read a number of helpful pieces on writing, blogging and the creative process.  On WordPress alone you can find lots of articles on grammar and theme development, how-to posts with writing exercise topics, … Continue reading

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R.I.P. “Bunny” Bixler

Friends and family today paid tribute to New York socialite Laura “Bunny” Bixler following her death at the age of 75 from complications of jaw surgery.  The cooking-oil heiress was perhaps best known for her expose of the country club … Continue reading

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Bottled Ghosts Sold in New Zealand

“Bottled Ghosts Sold in New Zealand” This actual news headline caught my eye last year. It seems a couple of ghosts moved in with a woman in New Zealand. They were not good houseguests. The homeowner had to do her … Continue reading

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CDC Health Tips: Cut Down On Veggies and Frozen Rodents

(The mind-boggling truth that tofu dealers DON’T want you to know!) **Shocking Expose** According to the Centers for Disease Control, the top food items that made people sick in recent years involve health foods and frozen rodents.  I am not … Continue reading

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New Year/ Old Year Updates

I’ve had numerous requests for status updates on previous blog posts. No, really. So here, as a public service, is the latest on subjects that have been near and dear to my (dare I say OUR?) heart. Our Cat, Beeby … Continue reading

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