Monthly Archives: October 2008
Let’s Pretend
Scientists tell us that the make-believe games of small children are vital for normal psychological development. When children pretend to be something they’re not, it prepares them to be grown-ups who pretend to be something they’re not; like the guy … Continue reading
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Mr. Sandman
My sons are both skilled sleepers and I envy them. When they snooze — which is often — they throw themselves into the embrace of slumber with the same abandon that Billy Bob Thornton throws himself into marriage. Except … Continue reading
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Modern Conveniences
The pioneers had a hard life. They had to deal with floods, fires, famines, and even the occasional wild animal. On the other hand, they didn’t have to worry about “Modern Conveniences.” I spend about three hours a day … Continue reading
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Organizationally Challenged
The subject of today’s essay is … ummm … bear with me … I have some notes here somewhere … just let me … no, not there … maybe over here? Nope, that’s a recipe for Haggis; must remember to … Continue reading
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