Tag: life
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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…
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The Enemy Lurks at Our Door
The Enemy Lurks at Our Door My neighbors are nothing but trouble. Oh sure, the fellow who lives on the opposite side of the staircase seems nice enough. We know…
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Trying Out: Other Work Sites (Week 46)
Trying Out: Leasing Myself Out (Week Forty-Six) I have had the same job for fourteen years. I had no desire to work up the corporate ladder. A few dollars more…
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Trying Out: The Road Less Traveled (Week 43)
Trying Out: The High Road (Week Forty-Three) I get lost. I am rather tired of the three or four hikes I always take. However it keeps search and rescue folks…
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Trying Out: Karaoke (Week 42)
Trying Out: Johnny Cash (Week Forty-Two) As has been shown before, I am not one for big crowds. I am certainly not one that enjoys noisy, crowded bars late at…
...Of Course, this Could All Go Horribly Awry 