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By the Time I Get to Phoenix, I’ll Be Writhing
As most of you now know, my daughter is getting married in June. She lives in Colorado now, but she’s getting married here in Tucson where she was born and raised. She came home for a few days from her … Continue reading
Ten Signs My Life is Not My Own
I’m not getting any younger. In fact, I’m getting down-right old. I’ll be fifty-one in a couple of months; if that doesn’t sound old to you, it’s probably because you’re older than that. When I met my future in-laws in 1983, … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Christianity, Family, Humor, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Religion, Top Ten Lists, Uncategorized
Tagged Children, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Top Ten Lists
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Who’s the Fat, Old Fart in the Picture?
I’m not the kind of guy who spends a lot of time looking in the mirror. Frankly, it doesn’t often occur to me, which is likely apparent to others when I’m out in public. When I do, it’s usually before … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Living, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Living, Religion
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How I Created the Dunkin’ Donuts Drive Thru…
“Nice job, son. Pull in up ahead and we’ll get a treat.” It was a weekend in early spring, 1977, and I was the proud owner of a driving permit. My father had let me drive for over three … Continue reading
Hey, Everybody! The Liebster Award!
Hoy! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the accolades just keep on coming. I was nominated for the Liebster Blog Award by Chance of Sun, which I appreciate and am thankful for. She is an Arizona girl recently transplanted to Germany (I am … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Living, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Living, Religion
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Hey, Everybody! The ABC Award!
So, today I just got nominated for an award by another blogger, susartandfood, which is kind of cool. You should check out her blog; she writes well and always has a great recipe at the end (occasionally she missteps by including broccoli … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Awards, Christianity, Humor, Living, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Blog Awards, Christianity, humor, Life, Living, Religion
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Freshly Pressed But Still Bedraggled
Last Sunday evening I published my latest post, The Ten Other Greatest Inventions of All Time. Early Monday afternoon, I came home after work and checked my email for any notices from WordPress about likes or comments about it. There’s something very … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Freshly Pressed, Humor, Living, Parenting, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged family, Freshly Pressed, humor, Life, Living
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The Ten Other Greatest Inventions of All Time
Since the dawn of time, mankind has faced countless and imposing obstacles that have defied its progress. Fortunately, each generation of man has produced clear thinking, innovative geniuses willing to push past the throngs of perplexed, idly drooling strugglers (such as myself) … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Family, Humor, Inventions, Living, Top Ten Lists, Uncategorized
Tagged family, Germs, humor, Hygiene, Life, Living, Religion
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Fishing For Trouble – Part 1
I like to fish. Actually, to be more accurate, I used to like to fish. As I’ve broadened my horizons and become wiser (gotten fatter and older), it’s become apparent to me that fishing, particularly in Arizona, is often a hemorrhoidal experience. … Continue reading
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