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Ranch
Now 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…
Brent Olson
Mar 17
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Self-Aware
My 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…
Brent Olson
Mar 10
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Troubles
You 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…
Brent Olson
Mar 3
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February 2023
Clock
There 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…
Brent Olson
Feb 24
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Good Morning Starshine
I 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…
Brent Olson
Feb 17
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Sunflower
Then 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…
Brent Olson
Feb 10
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Sunrise
I’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…
Brent Olson
Feb 3
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January 2023
The Shack
When 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…
Brent Olson
Jan 27
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Ankle
I’ve been thinking about tight shoes. Mostly wishing I had some. I sprained my ankle a couple weeks ago. As I was walking through some deep snow…
Brent Olson
Jan 20
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Event
I'll be at the Dawson library on Thursday, January 19th at 7:00 p.m. I'm not sure how long the event is supposed to last - I usually just talk u…
Brent Olson
Jan 17
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Compass
Last week I went to the doctor and the nurse who checked me in asked those questions they ask now, including, “Have you felt sad or depressed in…
Brent Olson
Jan 13
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Woody sez...
No New Year resolutions for me. I’m just going to borrow some of Woody’s. Eighty years ago, Woody Guthrie wrote down thirty-three resolutions fo…
Brent Olson
Jan 6
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