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A Few Laughs, Some Nice Pictures, And A Glimpse At An Archaeological Dig

Well it’s been a good week so far. I gave my talk on Tuesday and I think it went well; I don’t believe anyone fell asleep while I ran my mouth for an hour. The pressure was on too; the … Continue reading

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Eject, Replace, Play

I guess it was bound to happen to me. Just like everyone else on the planet, I have the song Let It Go stuck inside my brain, with no relief in sight. Think, think, think! What could I do to … Continue reading

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As I Was Saying

Well I’ve gone and done it now. I committed to a speaking engagement with the topic “Using Humor to Overcome Adversity.” When I booked the talk months ago it seemed so far away, but now I have just a few … Continue reading

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A Rambling Post About Talented Nephews, A Dominatrix, and The World’s Greatest Diner

I’ve just returned from a fun-filled weekend in Chicago, where my nephew Sean staged an amazing production of Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle, which I can assure you is not about a cat in a cradle, even though that is totally … Continue reading

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It’s A Happy Hallmark Fakey Cranky Holiday

Valentine’s Day. A fake holiday that many fear and loathe. I am one of those people. If you want to know what’s tearing at the fabric of our society and breaking up families…it’s gotta be Hallmark. More than any other … Continue reading

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The Obligatory Olympic Opening Post

Did you catch the opening ceremony of the Olympics? A small child flying through the sky, ballet, astonishing acrobatics and weird dancing tea pots were just some of the things I noticed. The Russians celebrated their literary heroes, such as … Continue reading

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The Virginia Girls

Part myth, part legend…there exists a gang of loose women…er, uh, rather, women running loose; they run amok in a pack of 8, always on the prowl for mischief. The Virginia Girls. While technically no one has ever been arrested … Continue reading

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Of Course I Love Cats…

I just can’t eat a whole one by myself. Har har. We all love that old chestnut, right? Well, I don’t totally love it, and you know the people at PETA are not amused. Still, I think we can all … Continue reading

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The Fur Chronicles

Some would say the world is divided into two types of people: Dog People and Cat People. I say the world is divided into animal lovers, and people who should not be trusted under any circumstance. But I’ll admit that … Continue reading

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Where Did All The Music Go?

I don’t know when my life turned into one big reminder that I am middle-aged, but that is what it seems to be reduced to lately. I have a pretty extensive collection of LPs and even 45s from back in … Continue reading

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