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Je ne parle pas français

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I’ve only met my maternal grandmother twice in my life. The second time was when we visited them in Maine for their fiftieth wedding anniversary. She died two days later. My grandfather died less than a year after that. This … Continue reading

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Turning my back on time

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If I could turn back time, I would turn it back before last Monday when I suggested to my editor that he float the theme “If you could turn back time” to the Lets BlogOff editorial staff. When I first … Continue reading

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Anxious or excited?

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Yesterday, I took both Charlie and Sallie to the vet for some routine check up stuff, including getting their license, a shot each and heart worm testing. Charlie is the German Shepherd and Sallie is the lab mix. While they … Continue reading

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I became an artist because I hate math

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During my stint at the Dayton Daily News, I used to do career day at local schools. I think everyone at the paper just wanted a day off from me which is why they always nominated me to go. That’s … Continue reading

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Essential Thanksgiving food

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Thanksgiving is an opportunity to make a meal from scratch. I do every year, with the exception of one item on the table. Ocean Spray jellied cranberry sauce. From a can. I know, I know. I’ve tried making every cranberry … Continue reading

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I’m a joker, I’m a smoker, I’m a midnight toker… but mostly I’m a welder who writes haiku and works as a janitor on the weekends

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When I was young, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life when I grew up; EVERYTHING. I wanted to be on the receiving end of a firehose of experience that was exciting and revelrous and peaceful … Continue reading

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Water pressure

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I spent a huge chunk of my 20s and 30s traveling around the country for my corporate employer who no longer graces the list of the Fortune 500. I have stayed in thousands of hotel rooms and all of them … Continue reading

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