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Past the edge of the park and back

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For the past three years, we would visit Centennial Park in Englewood, Ohio for our afternoon walk. If you look at the satellite map (posted below if you want a quick look) and follow the light green line, that is … Continue reading

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Weeds

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Take a good look at the photo to the right. What do you see? Most of us see a dandelion, a vile weed that should be ripped up, poisoned and killed, stomped out and cursed at. And I did too … Continue reading

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A Carpenter ear worm

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This weekend’s ear worm is Karen Carpenter’s version of Rainbow Connection, specifically this verse: Who said that wishes would be heard and answered when wished on the morning star? Somebody thought of that and someone believed it, and look what … Continue reading

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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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