Archives in Category: Special Events

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Oscar on Steroids

Posted on March 11, 2024

Last night was Hollywood’s annual homage to itself. For the most part, it followed the usual routine. Jimmy Kimmel, as MC, wore various costumes and made inane jokes. As usual, one of the prime awards came early, most likely as

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2024

The first year Earl and I dated we gave each other Valentine’s Day gifts that were thoughtful and appropriate for the arc of our relationship.

He gave me a signed and numbered print from the G. Harvey catalog. Titled “Exhibition

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Super Bowl, Ho-Hum

Posted on February 11, 2024

The game is over; I’m weary and heading to bed. But before I hit the pillow, here is my assessment of tonight’s game. Tomorrow you’ll get everyone else’s.

I had no real investment in who won. Both teams had excellent

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Grade School Reunion, 2013

Posted on February 10, 2024

“Where are you going?” the shuttle driver asked as he drove me from the economy parking lot to Chicago’s Midway Airport.

“St. Louis,” was my two word answer.  I’m not prone to chatting with strangers.

“Business or pleasure?”

“Pleasure.” I

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The Kennedy Center Honors

Posted on December 15, 2019

Tonight the forty-second annual Kennedy Center Honors bestowed recognition on five people or groups for dedication to their particular artistic endeavors and their commitment to enhancing the cultural world around them. (Note: The event was on December 8, but was

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Sounds Good

Posted on December 14, 2019

Earl joined a community choir early this past fall, and he’s been practicing for a holiday concert ever since.

The criteria for membership were few. Singers had to be at least fifty years old and available for rehearsal on Tuesday

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Cookies

Posted on December 13, 2019

Today I held a luncheon/cookie exchange at my home. The guests were to make a cookie recipe of their choice and bring the results to share with others. I didn’t count, but I believe about ten kinds of cookies showed

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Holiday Greetings

Posted on December 10, 2019

I gave up sending Christmas cards almost fifty years ago. I felt obligated to include a note, handwritten with the particular recipient in mind, in each one. It took forever. So the December my ex-husband and I separated, I decided

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December 7

Posted on December 7, 2019

My stepfather, Ollie, died on this day twenty-five years ago. I checked the fifteen years that I’ve been writing this blog to see how often I’ve mentioned his passing. If you’re interested, go to my website and type “Ollie” into

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Aaarrgghh!

Posted on December 1, 2019

I believe the above guttural sound is attributed to pirates as they charge forth in battle. My take is that it is a cry of panic acknowledging that Christmas is twenty-four days away. That’s less than four weeks.

I wrote

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