Category Archives: relationships

Crackers Get The Bird?

My family is smart enough.  My brother’s first words, well, they were words.  Plural.  A string of noises.  Because why start off humbly?  My sister’s first word was, “Ma.”  (My sister does not show off much.) Then there was me.  … Continue reading

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Showing Quirks

Here is my idea of a good time. Wake up at 4 in the morning. Get myself together. Feed the cat. Catch the 4:18 bus. Arrive at work at 5:40 in the morning. I was required to start work at … Continue reading

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Bumbling Through Dating Life

I have spent the last hour swiping through Bumble. Time to take a little break. I have been single for a bit. My coworker talked about how it was nice that the Bumble application has females reach out first. (Understandable, … Continue reading

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Why Can’t We Be Friend(-ly Rival)s?

I have heard a bit too much about war these days. Too much conflict. Too much death. I would argue that it does not have to be this way. Competition is good. Healthy, too. If you like The Bible, you … Continue reading

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When the Mean Streets Intersect with the Humane Avenues

In the sixth grade, I was nominated for a humanitarian award.  I was twelve at the time, so I could not have told you why, let alone what the dictionary’s definition of humanitarian was.  I was nominated for something.  Why … Continue reading

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Trying Out:  New Adventures, Old Markers

I have been in this city for a fair number of decades, but I do not claim to have seen all the sights.  I had a few hours between work and visiting with a friend, so I set out to … Continue reading

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The Truth Could Cost You

I have some moral tenets that I stick to.  I do my best not to lie.  I will talk around the truth.  I will hold information back.  But I think lying causes more trouble than honesty.  (Unless you are my … Continue reading

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Great Pun-ishment

I once wrote about the puns that my favorite delivery driver and I engaged in.  Then I told you of a veterinary visit. Now, since absolutely nobody asked for more, I decided to get ahead of the crowd.  I’m a … Continue reading

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A Burger For What Ails You

Yesterday I needed something.  I did not know what.  I just knew I needed something.  A break.  Encouragement.  A little variety.  I was discouraged.  I was tired.  And I wanted to go home to my couch and my cat.  I … Continue reading

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Daily Prompt: What Do You Complain About Most?

I am not a huge fan of the music that is played at work.  I hold the opinion that workplaces should stay PG-13.  I agree that freedom of speech should be cherished.  But when you are at the jobsite, you … Continue reading

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