I Love a Quitter
You can have Jennifer Lopez. Give me Phoebe Cates. Take Margot Robbie and leave Leelee Sobieski with me.
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“It’s For the Children”
That’s what Derek says every time he samples another piece of Halloween candy. “It’s for the children!” Yes, he’s testing every type he can find to make sure it’s safe for the children to eat. There’s no end to this man’s willingness to sacrifice!
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Hearing is Believing and How You Can Help
My alarm didn’t wake me one recent morning. I had purchased a wrist alarm that vibrated with the hope of not waking Derek. It worked on me for a few days but one day I didn’t even notice it go off. Luckily, it did wake Derek or I might have missed my early obligation. Derek said my wrist was next to my head so it’s not like I could have placed it better.
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Sepsis Awareness Still Needs Advocates
The last day of September is here. September is Sepsis Awareness Month and I certainly haven’t been nearly as vocal about it as I used to be.
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The Scam Susceptible Masses
When spam filters are working well, we don’t even see most attempted scams sent our way via e-mail. But sometimes they sneak through.
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Bottenville Band’s Gigs Cut by Half!
Bottenville, the family band made up of Derek and his siblings, now has one event to prepare for each summer. There used to be two.
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Stop Thinking, Just Do the Thing
We were misled into thinking that endless pondering about every decision or an idea would lead to a positive outcome. I call bullshit.
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Misbehaving Students Choose Their Fate in Maine
School is out still, of course. But teachers I know are always in low-key planning mode, no matter the month. I stumbled up on an idea that seems better than a time-out and might be worth considering.
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Fixing the News With a News Fix
We have just come out of another heat alert. It was humid and hot and wildfire smoke just added to it.
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