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With coins and memories, life can be happy or sad
May 31, 2009 Had I known so many people had money to offer, I’d have collected $100 bills. more »»
Not much is better than Memorial Day memories
May 24, 2009 Oh, how I wish I were smart enough to remember where Grandma Lyle’s family cemetery plot is. more »»
Missing quarters make it difficult to think clearly
May 17, 2009 Missing five quarters shouldn’t bother me so much. Except it’s seven quarters, and it does bother me. more »»
Smile surprises anyone who doesn’t know she’s happy
May 10, 2009 Out driving last week, I suddenly realized I was smilin. more »»
No dark is too dark when there’s happiness around
May 3, 2009 It’s difficult to stay perturbed when you get the runaround if you have a good time later on. more »»
Being back is good, even with more to come soon
April 26, 2009 Hi folks, I’m back. For a few days, at least. One minor surgery down, one major surgery to come, but no date is set for that yet, and it doesn’t really matter. more »»
Fish takes own life and other memorable musings
April 12, 2009 I’m back. I tossed the idea of writing another column around and decided not to — until my boss shot me a look and told me I had set a precedent last week. more »»
Prayers for Sandy until the next time we’re together
April 5, 2009 Say a prayer for Sandy Mickelson. She’s going to be OK, but right now she’s sick, and she’s scared. more »»
Singing sillily along with the boys of barbershop
March 29, 2009 Suddenly, I wish my name were Mary Lou. Last week I stopped at First Congregational United Church of Christ to take pictures of the Harmony Brigade barbershoppers at practice. more »»
Family and friends put the ‘fun’ in funerals
March 22, 2009 Having fun at a funeral just can’t be wrong. It can’t be. But if it is, I’m in big trouble. more »»
Reality: so many things to look forward to in next life
March 15, 2009 My friend Belinda in Colorado must be the flip side of my soul. more »»
Fortune cookie says memorable dream will come true
March 8, 2009 Well, there you have it. My most memorable dream will come true. My fortune cookie told me so. To be exact, it said, “Your most memorable dream will come true. more »»
Interfaith Forum needs help with its helping programs
March 1, 2009 The thing is, Interfaith Forum is running out of money. Demands on its resources seem to increase daily, said president Donna Esmay. more »»
Some phrases and words are just too good to forget
February 22, 2009 Not given to gushing, I’m nonetheless amazed to the point of “Oh, wow,” when I hear statements I wish I’d writte. more »»
Dream foretells good things to come to one who asks
February 15, 2009 This is better than my birthday. Something big is going to happen, and all I have to do is ask for it. Simple, in theory. more »»
Vitamin D necessary, but at what cost? Liver, sardines?
February 8, 2009 Not every offer of help makes sense. more »»
Fire Protection Agency warns of space heater dangers
February 1, 2009 Holding cold at bay got a lot easier after my sister made me a recliner quilt for Christmas. It’s got cute little farm animals all over it, and I love it, but that’s beside the poin. more »»
Frigid temperatures are just a matter of perspective
January 25, 2009 When does it happen that something bad becomes something good because something else was worse? Case in point: Tuesday after lunch the sun warmed hard-packed snow enough to make slush,... more »»
Robins should join the list of survivors in new book
January 18, 2009 Sing that song of sixpence for Ronnie McGough. more »»
Reader says: never put off what should be done today
January 11, 2009 Grandma Frieda made the best sandwich buns I’ve ever eaten. Once I asked for her recipe, but she’d done it so much, it was all in her head. more »» |
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