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In a novel I was reading, there is an interlude. The protagonist sits down and questions whether his motivations are sound. He then asks himself if he should continue on this course of action. I suddenly chimed in, "Don't be a fool. Get out of there, go back home, and get a good night's sleep." …

Adventures in the Blogosphere

I started this blog in 2018 mainly to talk about my woodcarving. It gradually expanded to talk about my pets, my adventures as an applied anthropologist, and anything else that took my fancy. Anything else was the mildly fictionalized adventures in Coastal Living I had in Maine. And then my experiences at boat shows, and …

Intermission

I had some bizarre dreams last night, which led to this post. Yeah, I know…out there. Not all my friends have been images of rectitude.Over a few have been hell raisers, imperfect, inconstant, and flawed. Just like me when I knew them.Straight people don't get it. By that, I am not talking about sexual orientation …

The number 39

In 1969, I moved a total of 39 times. I was exact; some moves were from one "squat" or couch to another. One was across a national border. The list is buried somewhere in my papers. Yes, I hung on to it. And now I'm glad I did because after all these years, I am interested in …

Fishy

My buddy from my Navy days was a petty officer named Mahan. Mahan's wife, Stella, is the story's focus- and I'd better let you know at the beginning that Stella is a mermaid - elegant tail and all.* Neither family was thrilled with the match. The Mahans wished Walt had married an Irish Shidhe, one …

The Subway Ride

It's a stereotype that New Yorkers mind their own business, stick their noses into the Daily News, and pay no attention to what's going on on the other side of the subway car. It's not true. They are very aware of what's going on and nervously waiting to see if the infection will spread to …

Favorite Words

Louis, jr staffing the booth at a boat show

Personality tests. I hate them. Someone asks, "Lou, what is your favorite word?" and I choke