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About Cosand

He's a simple enough fellow. He likes movies, comics, radio shows from the 40's, and books. He likes to write and wishes his cat wouldn't shed on his laptop.

A Ballot Ballad

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Cosand

Your Turn The time is upon us to choose our selection As we all make our voice heard in this election. You now get to determine if each candidate Holds hope for the future, or is simply a nut. It … Continue reading →

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Taking Sides

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Cosand

My first impressions of people are not worth much.  I try to take in a person’s full measure with a few pieces of information. I fail miserably. There is a manager who works in a nearby grocery store.  He looks … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Line

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Cosand

I have no problem sharing my own stories.  However I like to surround myself with interesting people that have great stories of their own.  Stories of near misses, hope, and a dash of drama.  This is the tale as it … Continue reading →

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It Runs in the Family

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Cosand

When it comes to families, I was dealt a pretty solid hand.  I feel like my roots are rather terrific. To begin with a quirk, there are suggestions that we might have been related to Catherine Howard.  I have no … Continue reading →

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No Goose-Stepping Around It

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Cosand

I found a new side of myself this week.  Fair warning:  it is not a part of me that I like.  If you have an interest in seeing me as a good person, this might be an entry you should … Continue reading →

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Finding the Unseen

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Cosand

“No trap doors, no secret passages, not even a hidden compartment.  What kind of enchanted talisman is this?”  –Tangled: The Series Much like Rapunzel, I like to be surprised by quirks and hidden traits.  The time I identified with Iron … Continue reading →

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It is not All Uphill

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Cosand

Things are a bit stressful.   One job closed, one job eliminated, one job still having me come in.  Working in the city, newspaper reports and podcasts being far too serious, bills keep showing up… It is safe to say that … Continue reading →

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The Kindest Cut of All

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Cosand

I get bored in the bathroom.  Toilet, bathtub, linoleum; there is not a lot of variety in there. Yesterday I took the scissors and started grabbing tufts of hair atop my noggin. I snipped here, I chopped there.  There was … Continue reading →

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This Park went Full Circle

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Cosand

As I youngster I liked to scurry about.  Our backyard shared a fence with the high school track.  We had a big yard.  Our driveway was quiet.  The family room was big enough and even had some couches one could … Continue reading →

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Coming to a Close

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Cosand

When asked how I am doing these days, I tend to respond that I am, “better than most”.  Covid has not knocked on my door with the heavy hand that it uses with others.  My bills have all been paid.  … Continue reading →

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