Archives in Category: Annoyances

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Where is L?

Posted on January 29, 2016

I thought I was the only one who wondered why the NFL isn’t using Roman numerals for this year’s Super Bowl extravaganza.  I mean it’s been a tradition since Super Bowl V.

I have a theory.  Last year’s event was

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Reflections

Posted on January 24, 2016

It’s been almost ten years since we visited some of the ports on this cruise; with the exception of the rebuilding of Grand Cayman, I was disappointed in what the decade has brought. Back then, the ships docked at local

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Dangerous

Posted on January 8, 2016

I usually try to stay under the radar when going through airport security: nothing metal in my pockets, no belt, no shoes, remove computer from case, remove liquids from luggage. I’ve traveled enough to know the drill, but it didn’t

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Big Brother Microsoft

Posted on January 5, 2016

I am fairly happy with Windows 7, but apparently Microsoft doesn’t think I should be. Now that Windows 10 has been on the market for almost six months, I regularly receive notification that I can download the newest version for

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Tuning Out

Posted on December 3, 2015

I read an article recently that said people who don’t look at Facebook for a week are less envious and less disgruntled. I don’t remember if the article cited scientific evidence or was reporting wishful thinking.

Still . . .

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Thank You

Posted on November 29, 2015

What is it about a compliment that makes the recipient queasy? The person offering it is giving a gift, one that could brighten a day, bring a smile, or even change an attitude.

But what often happens is that the

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Always Bring Something

Posted on November 20, 2015

You might think the title of this blog is about being a gracious guest when you’re invited to someone’s home for dinner.  It’s not. It’s about using time wisely when delays occur.

This week’s Economic Club guest was Pulitzer Prize

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On the Tip of My Finger

Posted on November 18, 2015

Last night, while slicing lemons, I accidentally mistook the tip of my index finger on my left hand for the final slice. Blood and pain alerted me to my error.

And I’ve been alerted in more ways than one ever

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Back Online

Posted on November 10, 2015

I’ve been remiss about blogging, remiss about keeping up with crucial issues, and remiss about following the myriad GOP presidential candidates’ debates.  I intend to remedy the first two situations now.

I am committed to blogging more regularly, even though

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Drama on the Pond

Posted on October 29, 2015

A week ago four geese flew into our pond, and I was unhappy.  Geese are a nuisance in a residential area, and there is little one can do about it that is effective.

My neighbor and I believe these are

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