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August 18th, 2010 No comments

Well, I’ve copped to it. Mojo did recently. But, I have news for my readers. I think you all are. Need proof? Read more…

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What day is it?

July 4th, 2010 No comments

It seems there should be something important and commemorative about the day.  Yes, I know why the dog and I hid under the bed last night from the bangs and sizzles and tonight will be worse.  There was the idiot next door that had to blast away a gross of M-80's when midnight hit. But, we can discuss the date.  If you don't want to take my word for it, how about John Adams — yes, that John Adams. Read more…

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My Annual bout with Alzheimer’s

June 13th, 2010 No comments

Part of the diagnosis is living in the past with those memories more vivid than the present. Well, it is PBS’ pledge decade week. Beside all the self help crap; ours has a series called Remembering Chicago. And, I go to living in the past. It points out the disconnect between me and most of you. Read more…

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If you build it…

May 26th, 2010 No comments

Dreams can give us a great future. The premise is simple. Execution is a bear. You can build it and they won’t come. Read more…

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Sinners Unite

May 10th, 2010 No comments

Well, we’re all waiting for that shoe to drop with the UIGEA.  While we’re waiting we can join government in condemning other sinners.  Our fellow sinner is in trouble with the power that be too.  Seems to be mainlining Jolly Ranchers and you know what that can lead too.

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4 Play

January 25th, 2010 1 comment

The look on his face with that last interception had to even bring a grimace to even the Bourbon Street regulars. In the game, he is old. By my standards, he's a kid. Read more...

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Yawn

January 7th, 2010 No comments

Well, the annual happening happened. The year ended. Who'd a thunk it? Read more...

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Izzy and Bri

December 24th, 2009 No comments

Well, everybody has waded into the Isildur1 and Brian Hastings brew-ha-ha. I guess it is past time for me to do a mention. Although, it feels a bit like I'm designing one of the PBS pledge week bonanzas they put on with self-help gurus and crystal wearers. Read more…

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Around the Neighborhood

December 10th, 2009 No comments


OK, so your neighbors drop over for coffee and to talk about the PTA meeting. Nice people and the conversation wanders a bit. His missus read something on the Internet and knows you as the neighborhood expert on the subject. How do you respond? Read more...

Redundant

December 4th, 2009 No comments

"In May 1789, LouisXVI summoned to Versailles a full meeting of the Estate Generals. The First Estate consisted of three hundred clergy. The Second Estate, three hundred nobles. The Third Estate, six hundred commoners. Some years later, after the French Revolution, Edmund Burke, looking up at the Press Gallery of the House of Commons, said, 'Yonder sits the Fourth Estate, and they are more important than them all.'" – Jeffery Archer Read more...

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