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RanchNow I’m worried about a whole new group of people who know I’m a dope. Actually, given the way communication flies around the world, an entire c…
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Self-AwareMy level of self-awareness seems to be increasing and I’m not sure I approve. I’ve spent most of my life not noticing what people think about me…
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TroublesYou want to hear how hard my life is? When I use the remote start on my pickup, it starts the engine but DOES NOT fire up the heated seats. I ei…
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ClockThere are thirteen controls on my alarm clock. Not usually a problem, because I only use the alarm about once a year. Luckily, on the one day of…
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Good Morning StarshineI figured out my last request. It doesn’t need to be put into play right this second - although who knows - but I better get this on record so e…
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SunflowerThen the big dog vomited up 5 pounds of sunflower seeds, and that was just the beginning. In a long and sometimes complex life, I didn’t see tha…
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SunriseI’m staring out the window on a Sunday morning at a beautiful sunrise. I’ve seen a lot of beautiful sunrises and this one isn’t really moving me…
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The ShackWhen someone asks me what I’ve been doing this year the answer that pops into my head is, “Nothing practical.” That’s not completely true. In my…
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