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The concert hall was usually someone's kitchen. I guess you can figure out why. Someone would be baking cookies, or the pot of stew would be on, and five or so of us would be doing a round robin of songs. There would be a sprinkling of whoever was in town, some folks from the …
Talk about coincidences. The first time I was in the city where I reside was when I was on the road. Road companions knew among me as having a "good nose for chow." They meant that I could suss out a decent dinner, given how busy it was, the smell, and my gut (literally ) …
In the sixties and seventies, I hung around with a bunch of Folkies who were a bit impressed with themselves. One or two had political aspirations, and it wouldn't be too far off base to say they walked around with chips on their shoulders and a "hurray for me!" attitude. What made their aspirations farcical …
One thing I've never understood was why my teachers and the New York City educational system decided that because my writing was terrible, I wasn't very bright. I mean, it's true that as a left-hander, my writing more resembled squiggles and hieroglyphs than English writing, but did they ever listen to me speak, express my …
Being a poker and prodder in my own history, I've had many "Monday Morning Quarterback" experiences with my own past. No, thank you. I don't want to go back, but I've reached the point where I am not eager for change. I like my life as it is. My wife, the cats, the dog, the …
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If you are not registered to vote, and exercising the right to vote on election day you are missing out on your most direct chance at influencing the politicians. Back In "Eastie" Back when I was working in "Eastie" the local politician who represented that ward on the city council had a James Micheal Curly …
Here's the thing. If we don't do something to improve the world it's not going to happen. You can't depend on the Yahoos in government - many are just on a power quest, or digging for money. So if something good is going to happen you have to do it. It may be tiny, but …
A quote that I live by? It's complicated. It's complicated by how I feel at the moment or day. When I'm feeling mellow and comptemplative I like the advice of Petty Officer first Class John O'toole ( the Tool to those who knew him well). He mentioned that: “luck is what you stumble upon in …
There are holidays and then there are holidays. We all have those that we celebrate with others, and then I'll bet most of us have quiet little ones that are personal. Some evoke blue moods and others joyous celebration. Some we share, and some are private. My favorite family holiday is Christmas. It's the time …
Camping tonight? I think this summer it's not quite going to be glamorous camping ( glamping?), but certainly not the setting up the tent and sleeping on the ground variety of the old days. The talk among the family, with the kids now taking the lead, is that there is a campground not too far …
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