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The Ugly Ride

It’s true the bus is short and takes a route less popular than others near my place, and I was riding outside the commute hours, but noting every boarding face, it struck me how unhandsome and unfit my fellow passengers … Continue reading

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Break

I’m taking a break. I need time to adjust to some changes, and space in which to stretch. I’ll be back.

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The Caliber of Avocado

There was a family wedding last month. My 35 year old nephew tied the knot with his girlfriend of six years. The bride is 29 and of Thai descent. She grew up in the LA basin, so that’s where we … Continue reading

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On Break

I’m taking a little time off. I expect to be back next week.

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Complainatorial

I know I sometimes sound bitter, but that’s not it. In fact, I think negative emotions are a waste of time, and I don’t voluntarily indulge in them. I’m not bitter. But I’m also not forgetful. I have an excellent … Continue reading

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Pretention (Part 2 of 3)

Each had trouble sitting still. Steve was clearly hyperactive; his energy wasn’t that surprising. He was slim, dark-haired, with regular attractive features. In a few years he’d begin to sprout so much body hair that he would fall out of … Continue reading

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Break Time

I’m taking a break from this site, this week. I’ll be back next Monday.

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Pi

“Dig it: I think I just figured out the number of infinity.” “What are you talking about?” “Oh not really of course. But it’s a grabber of a topic sentence, huh?” “Again, say what?” “Bear with me. Consider the circle.” … Continue reading

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Driving Assumptions

I was walking the dog this morning when a driver was rude to me. Details can be provided if you’re interested, but the significant fact was the driver’s failure to signal a turn to the right. If I’d known the … Continue reading

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So Far . . .

I haven’t compiled a resume. I haven’t made a cold call. I haven’t added any initials to my name. I’ve never entered a WalMart. I haven’t joined AARP.

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