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Scams and Shams
We pair up with strangers, hold hands and look into each other’s eyes for an extended period of time; we change partners and [...]
A Garden of Visual Delights
I resorted to wearing sunglasses and a painter's mask to do any gardening, even trimming the lemon tree. Upon seeing me, my [...]
Can Friendship and Forgiveness Coexist?
Can you forgive a friend? My answer is a resounding “yes.” In fact, it goes beyond something you can do to something you must do.
(I Read It In the) Daily News
Don't try to make me change my mind with facts, To hell with the graduated income tax. How do I know? I read it in the Daily News
Aunt Jocie
She and my mother were distinctly different personalities, but I always thought of her as a second mother.
It’s a Mixed Bag
My first typing experience was on an old Royal manual. I could go like a bat outta hell on that thing, typing 80 words a [...]
Just Pizza
Patti and I simultaneously glanced up a side street, spotted a pizzeria, and nodded knowingly at each other.
Fame by Proxy
A relative of mine became famous as a result of a combination of factors that could not possibly have been anticipated.
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