Category Archives: Life

I Don’t Think My Wife Loves Me

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Thestrugglershandbook

Recently I saw a show about parasites. In it a man and his wife, who were camping in Canada, had caught a number of rainbow trout from a lake. They began to cook their catch over an open flame, but … Continue reading →

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Jury Doody

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Thestrugglershandbook

Recently I answered the call, as a good and patriotic American, to serve my country and its legal system as a prospective juror.  I have served in this capacity a number of times – seemingly every year (honestly, by what … Continue reading →

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Facebook Hell: “Tell us Twenty-One Things About Yourself.”

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

I’m relatively new to Facebook, and I have to say I’m entranced. And repulsed. And vexed. Perhaps this is the allure of Facebook: you never know what’s coming next to your home page. First, a heartfelt post from someone who … Continue reading →

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The Empty Nest…or Hunnybunny, the Chilruns Dun Got Away

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

My wife and I are recent empty-nesters. For the past twenty-four years, we have found collective definition in our lives through the raising of our children. I have always preferred defining my life in this way; left to the standards … Continue reading →

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Tweeking the Ruff Draught

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

I’ve heard from other bloggers who claim their ideas come easily and the words flow like water. They maintain that the finished work requires only a quick read-through, with little or no editing before they post. Most are lying, but … Continue reading →

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The Struggler Ponders the Great Mysteries of the Universe

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

One side benefit of my decision to embrace a more sedentary lifestyle (see last post – I’m not Going to Die; Dying can Come to Me) is that it’s allowing me to become a more thoughtful person. (That is to … Continue reading →

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I’m not Going to Die; Die can Come to Me

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

The people who know me best can attest to my one great skill: efficiency of motion. As I’ve gotten older, my movements have become increasingly calculated. Trips to the boy’s room tend to have a sense of urgency to them, … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Bob and Frank

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

Consider this post a brief biography of two men, whose names were Bob and Frank. I knew them both, though they didn’t know each other; sadly, they both died this past month, only three days apart.  They were unremarkable, unexceptional … Continue reading →

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A Few More Times I Nearly Died

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

In the past I’ve listed ways in which I’ve barely escaped death, either by physical trauma or embarrassment. (See Ten Times I Nearly Died and The Other Ten Times I Nearly Died). Here’s a few more, although through a dwindling base of experiences from … Continue reading →

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Wedding Bells are Clanking – Again!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

Well, it’s happening again. My son, who I introduced to you all a year ago (see That’s My Boy, Jan. 2012), is getting married. His relationship with a German girl, Julia, vexed by the daunting obstacles of both distance and … Continue reading →

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