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But apparently, I’m not gonna get any. At least any time soon. It’s illegal in most states, and most certainly in South Carolina. It’s an old product. It’s been around since the Nixon era when he, Nixon, decided to ban all research into psychedelics. What I want, in old hippie terms, is, some “shrooms.” Or, […]
But apparently, I’m not gonna get any. At least any time soon. It’s illegal in most states, and most certainly in South Carolina. It’s an old product. It’s been around since the Nixon era when he, Nixon, decided to ban all research into psychedelics. What I want, in old hippie terms, is, some “shrooms.” Or, […]
As I was filling out yet another “foot” doctor form, I was asked if I had ever been arrested. I answered “yes” because I aim to be truthful on those things. Many years ago, I was arrested when I made a left-hand turn at a no-left-hand turn intersection. When I handed over my driver’s license […]
We’re running low on bank checks. For those under a certain age, “checks” are those antiquated bits of paper which allow for the transfer of money from one person to another. We don’t use as many as we used to use but we still need a few around. The dilemma is this: How many checks […]
“Reunification” is defined as the act of unifying people or things into a coherent whole after a period of separation. It’s almost always an epic event.. “Baggage” is, well, just baggage. Unless, of course, it’s yours. And it gets lost. It may not qualify as an epic event but it’s certainly a major disruption for […]
Not too long ago, a high muckety-muck in one of our two political parties wondered, aloud, why another high muckety-muck in the same political party would even consider consulting with and/or working with a high muckety-muck in the other political party. It doesn’t matter which party the remark came from. It’s the attitude that matters. […]
(This is either a same/old same/old or a tradition, depending on your point of view. Either way, our family wishes the best for you and yours this Christmas and in the New Year.) The year was 1961. I was working in Boston at the New England Conservatory of Music as a receptionist. It was, in […]
Do you prefer traditional, eclectic, or modern? Are you a Minimalist, a Hollywood Glam/Fan or a Coastal Interior kind of person? How about Bohemian, Art Deco or French Country? All good options. Choose one you like, consult Pinterest, hire a good decorator or just wing it. I’ve never given our own “style” much thought. It’s […]
It’s been over a year since we’ve gathered. So we’re ready for some fun! Some adventure! Some intrigue! We’ll cackle and laugh. We’ll dine on wonderful, hearty, food. Drink some good wine. We’ll gossip, of course. What’s the point of a gathering without gossip? And, quite naturally, there will be a murder. We know that […]
I have quite a few tattoos. They’re invisible, of course. But they’re there, nevertheless. I can easily conjure them up at a moment’s notice. They represent friends I’ve known and loved for years and years. Sadly, but quite naturally, many of those people have died and others will surely follow. But, those invisible, etherial tattoos, […]
We represented three generations at our Thanksgiving dinner. The oldest was in her early eighties; the youngest in her early twenties. We all get along quite well. Always have. No disagreements were anticipated and none arose. We’re lucky that way. But, since I write this blog and since I’m always looking for “material,” I decided […]
We had no idea that something as delicate and nearly invisible as a thread could rule our house. We found out the hard way. The Mister was doing some painting and moved a bit of stuff in the process. Included in all that was some wiring. He’s always very careful so it was a surprise […]
Or maybe not. It’s impossible for us, the Mister and me, to go through an election cycle without thinking about the Gallup Poll and its founder, George Gallup. Dr. Gallup was both mentor and friend to the Mister. I got to tag along and enjoy the benefits. Dr. Gallup founded his polling company based on […]
We’ve all said those words. Many times. We don’t mean it literally, of course. How silly would that be? But there are those who are, literally, glueing themselves to Picassos, VanGoghs and DaVincis. And they are taking themselves and their reasons to do so very seriously. Their purpose is to make bold statements about climate […]
Tell us we can’t have it and we want it. Badly. That’s human nature. We’ll stand in long lines to get our hands on it, whatever it is. We want it whether or not we need it. We want to know what the fuss is all about and we certainly don’t want our wishes dictated by […]