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Masking our Feelings
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. …
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The Longest Journey
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…
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Where there’s No Smoke
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. …
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The State of Our City
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…
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The Covid of Many Colors
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…
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Aging Skillfully (Not Gracefully)
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…
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Sweating and Panting
Every now and then I try out a new piece of clothing. Quite often, that attempt is met with disaster. I present to you, my loyal pair of jogging pants. …
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You are Where You Eat
I am hardly a foodie. I eat to survive. I tend to shirk the luxurious choices of dining establishments. I have gone with a coworker to eat in a pho…
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Christmas Chorus of Cold-Calling Congress
Did you know that it takes almost two hours to leave about one hundred voicemails? After I called my family on Christmas, I had a large amount of free time. …
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Her Tormented Cry
I went to bed at 10:05 Monday night, but was wakened a little after 11 to a woman protesting and moaning. At first it started out as complaining, heavily seasoned…
...Of Course, this Could All Go Horribly Awry 