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A few days ago, during a conversation, something came up and it was compared to the time right after “9-11.” It seemed like for a time after that event, the nation seemed united and people were just generally nicer to … Continue reading →

A couple of days ago, I heard someone say, “ I don’t mean to be a pest, but….” I remember when I was a kid, I was often told not to be a pest. I had forgotten that it seemed … Continue reading →

A lot of people probably dreaded to get out of bed today. Those people likely suffer from at least one, maybe two, phobias — paraskevidekatriaphobia and/or triskaidekaphobia. Just like a black cat crossing your path, breaking a mirror or walking … Continue reading →

Today is Veterans Day — not Veteran’s Day or Veterans’ Day, just veterans — no apostrophe. It is often written inappropriately, just like Daylight Saving Time — it’s not savings, it’s just saving. In this case using the apostrophe implies … Continue reading →

Well, here we about a third of the way into November… three of our grandkids have birthdays this month, so I thought I’d do some extensive research into the characteristics of people born in November. Here’s what I discovered. Studies … Continue reading →

Well, here we are in November, the last full month of autumn with the days growing shorter and the beginning of colder temperatures.  The month kicked off with All Saints Day, a Christian festival held on November 1 that celebrates … Continue reading →

Today is our favorite grandson’s birthday.Happy Sixth Birthday Locke!!!— 30 —

We both went to the eye doctor this past week. The doctor has been predicting that I’d need cataract surgery very soon for the past several years. Once again this year he seemed a little disappointed — while I do … Continue reading →

Today is election day — many think it may be the most important election in their lifetimes. That may or may not be, but all elections are important. I’ve lived enough places in the world to have seen elections  that … Continue reading →

Today is a special day.It’s the wedding anniversary of my favorite twins’ and grandson’s parents.Happy Seventh Wedding Anniversary, Dave and Chassie!!!— 30 —