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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.

That Netflix Need

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Cosand

I am the last patron to the Netflix table.  I have a rather large DVD collection and I work in a movie theater.  Why pay for more viewing options that I do not need? Well, I had all this extra … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of the High-Five

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Cosand

Hey, man!  That was some hunting you did yesterday! Oh, thanks. Oh, c’mon.  You really killed it!  C’mere! What are you doing?! What?  C’mon man. What did I do? I’m just trying to congratulate you. By slapping me? I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Death of Me

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Cosand

“We’re all gonna die!” That is apparently the mentality that is supposed to consume me.  Death, after all, is the second greatest fear.  Public speaking is number one.  Yet neither of those worries me all that much. I tend to … Continue reading →

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Childhood Disdress

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Cosand

An upside of being in my forties is that I can tell embarrassing stories and not care anymore.  Also, I get to use the word, “youngster”.  For example, “This new generation is crazy.  Heh.  The things I’ve done…   Why, back … Continue reading →

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Masking our Feelings

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Cosand

Americans have strong opinions.  We will march, we will argue, and we will yell out our beliefs from a passing car. We have had arguments on slavery, sexuality, and guns.  We have made, and often ignored, laws about smoking, tailgating, … Continue reading →

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The Longest Journey

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Cosand

Grab your oxygen masks, buy a new pair of wool socks, make friends with a mule, and gird yourself for the mightiest journey.  Behold the walk from my couch to my bed. Ernest Shackleton would not ask his descendants to … Continue reading →

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Where there’s No Smoke

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Cosand

Friday night was a bit of a stinker.  I do not mean to say, “Well, poo.  I cannot go to the local establishment and meet with my throngs of associates.  Woe unto me”.  No, there was an actual stench in … Continue reading →

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The State of Our City

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Cosand

Seattle has been a little different recently.  Most would say that there is something off.  You could call it the economy.  You might say it is the state of our public health.  Folks around here, and in pretty much every … Continue reading →

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The Covid of Many Colors

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Cosand

I have held off on saying this because it feels rather pompous and self-centered.  However, it keeps being true.  I am going to go ahead and admit the following. For the past few months, I have essentially been living out … Continue reading →

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Aging Skillfully (Not Gracefully)

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Cosand

This is the beginning of the end, my friends. Yea, gather ‘round and hear my tale of woe.  For today is the final day of my robust 30’s.  Tomorrow I turn 40. I know.  The switching to a new decade … Continue reading →

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