Monthly Archives: November 2024

Marcie Is Now My Role Model

I’m not sure who sent me this link to find out what Charlie Brown character I was, but I was curious so tried it. It said I was Marcie. I’m actually on the borderline of introvert and extrovert, but I … Continue reading

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That Got My Attention!

I often get emails from American Science and Surplus, which I usually delete without opening. I could have them take me off their mailing list, but occasionally it’s fun to look. Yesterday the subject line was Hurry! Reindeer Toilets Only … Continue reading

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Enough

Kurt Vonnegut wrote this in memory of his friend Joseph Heller: True story, Word of Honor: Joseph Heller, an important and funny writer now dead, and I were at a party given by a billionaire on Shelter Island. I said, … Continue reading

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Two Books

A few months ago I thought of two books that had a huge influence on me when I was younger. So I decided to check the internet to see if I could find them. I didn’t have any luck with … Continue reading

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That Wasn’t True

When Andy ordered his new phone they said they no longer sold the old model. He said he wanted one with big buttons and they said the buttons on the new one were even bigger than the ones on his … Continue reading

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Guarding Our Kindness

About 200 years ago George Sand wrote, Guard well that treasure within yourself, kindness. I like that. For most of us it takes awareness to be kind. It’s so easy when we get stressed to take our feelings out on … Continue reading

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The Power of Patience and Kindness

November 15, 2024

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Country Music, Happy Memories

This Pearls Before Swine comic talks about country music. Pig: I heard the greatest country music song at a bar last night, but I can’t remember the title. Rat: Tell me what it’s about and I’ll Google it. Pig: It’s … Continue reading

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Blogging

I found an old notebook yesterday and read these lines: Have you found a suitable expression for who you are, for your natural talents and energy? That’s what winning in life is all about. I’m guessing I was copying from … Continue reading

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Bumbling Along the Best We Can

One of my favorite sayings for years has been, Doing the best we can with what we have left. That was especially true yesterday morning. Andy lost his cellphone, probably in some deep snow, last week. So today he went … Continue reading

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