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Same Old, Same OldMuch as I'd like to offer lighthearted escapes from the cares of the world, or la-la-la-la-la poetry, or jokes, or short witty quotations, or reflections on my love for my doggies, or my wifie, or my pr…
A Letter to the Editor Has Been PublishedAs readers well know, I'm committed to Sen. Barack Obama's campaign for the presidency, and ever since I dashed off a letter to the Press-Journal last week, I've been anxious to …
Comments Have Been Lost I ApologizeI have messed up my last several blogs -- margins too wide.I may have to delete them all and republish, in order to get the margins more manageable. I don't know what else to try.*****…
I Could Sleep for a Week ...Instead I have chores piling up ...Friend Joan is writing a lengthy autobiography that I half-promised to edit ...So far I've managed to look at the first chapter and two paragraphs of the sec…
That's Me in the Picture!! (White Shirt)And Barbara, Too!! Obama expresses pride in opposing war from outset by Brian E. CrowleyPalm Beach Post Political EditorMonday, March 26, 2007WEST PALM BEACH — A day after Vice…
I'd Never Shaken a Senator's Hand ...let alone a future president's hand, till yesterday.Borrowed a friend's digital camera. I THINK I got a couple of Obama shots, will find out tonight. Pretty sure I got a good pict…
Today We Meet Sen. ObamaFeels like Christmas.(for Blasts From the Past, see bottom of this entry) "Tenderloin" (originally published Saturday, March 24)You can skip this one, folks. Neither Barbara nor I had ever heard…
Who Knew Mozart Could Be So Exciting?!The ACO's final performance of the season was last night. (And I didn't have to go to the Irish thing at the church. I DID get some rest. So you folks can quit worrying 'bout ol' …
Exciting Weekend AheadThursday is my Friday. Er, that just means I work four days a week, so TGITh'Bout a month ago, Barbara mentioned vaguely that some kind of Irish musical offering would be presented at the Emerson C…
A Little Scrabble A Little Obama and a Little Wikipediabut firstBlasts From the PastMarch 17, 2005 In Memory of Mary Hazard -- a dear friend, indeed.March 18, 2006 Annie Get Your Gun -- a reviewMarch 20, 2004 "Hello, Eve…
How Many Dogs Are Too Many?A second houseguest has arrived -- two-year-old Duke, a cross between a giant schnauzer and a mutt, and he's been here before. When Barbara mentioned the possibility, I said absolutely no. Ba…
We Sold One ShirtI know you're all dying to know how the Open House went yesterday. To say our goals were not meant would be an understatement, BUT --A wonderful time was had by all, and we made some good contacts for …
Ooh! I Forgot To Mention the Red-White-Blue Mardi Gras Beads They're All Over the Place Today's the open house and Barbara has decorated with red-white-blue cocktail napkins (stacked and interfiled), political hats (ja…
What, Are You Kidding?a Featured_Grownups paean to springMarch 2007 Topic 2 of 2SpringtimeWhat are you most looking forward to this Spring? Posts can be serious, sincere, sentimental, silly, sad.... it's up to you! Plea…
BellSouth SucksEnough bad things have been said about MySpace that I don't need to dump any more on that outfit. I'm in love with Xanga. What else can I say?But when I tried to subscribe to a couple of MySpace blogs th…
An Exercise Worth DoingOn a blank sheet of paper, draw a line down the middle. On the left side, make a list of whatever gives you joy. Scrabble, dogs, music, sex, laughter might be on my list. Fondest wishes, favori…
A Wee Bit of a Break from Politics?Are you shocked? Well, I am. But there was a Brevard Symphony Concert last night and Barbara and I went and it was, like, even way more enjoyable than usual and what's "usual" is like…
Someday, We Will Return to Our Regular Programming (but not just yet)I'm still proud of the votes I cast for Ronald Reagan back in '80 and '84. And also proud of the votes for Dukakis and Clinton in the next three elec…
A Most Productive FridayBarbara worked till late last night, and slept in this morning. At about 9 a.m., she walked into my study and caught me on the phone with Teddy Johnston, the financial director for the Florida (B…
Obama for President Vero Beach Chapter Where Is It? Right Here, at My House? MaybeBarbara warned me this might happen. Having no political experience whatsover -- this is the first time I've been enthusiastic enough to…
Heidi, the House Guest That's not Heidi, but it's a generic picture of a German Short-Haired Pointer.We own four dogs -- ranging in age from 8 (Skipper) to 14 (Bentley). Our house guest Heidi is with us for a month whil…
Life LessonsIn my careers as a champion bridge player, then later as a world-class Scrabble player, I learned when it's necessary to be optimistic and when it's useful to be pessimistic.As the game develops, if all appea…
Today's Thought"Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to understand him."--George Santayana (1863-1952)
Saving My PoetryTell you the truth, I've lost track of how many silly rhymes I've written over the past few years that have been lost in the comments at other blogs.What Price Freedom"Once burned twice shy" There's hell …
Updates at bottom (including Featured-Grownups March Topic 1 of 2) Shamelessly Copying a Format From thenarratorThe twoberry Diaries Age: 7, when I first questioned the wisdom of my eldersIra started his summary at age…
Interesting Month FebruaryMight be the busiest month of the year. The craziness of last weekend is just one example. I think everyone puts stuff off till "after the holidays" and they need January to just kind of chill…

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