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Halloween 2023 is over

Halloween 2023 is over. Halloween 2023 is over, and my decorations are all put away. 😞 This is the first time I got a little excited to celebrate the holiday in several years. Oh, it’s not like when I owned a home on a family-oriented street. In those days, I’d go all out, covering the…

Chicago Cub celebrate their Game 7 win
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Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs

Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs After a 108 year drought, the Chicago Cubs won Game 7 in the World Series last night. Both teams fought a hard battle, not just last night, but in every game. The final result came right down to the wire, and included comebacks, rain delays, lead changes, brilliant managing as well…

A calm lake surrounded by dry grass and bare trees in winter.
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Whirlwind nearly over, part 2

The other day, I wrote about why I had been pretty quiet of late. I moved from one home to another. The big question is … why did I not write about the move before now? It all has to do with a dear friend of mine. He and his wife have been bugging me…

A crescent moon reflecting on a calm lake at dusk.
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Memories inspired by song

I was just having my lunch and the song ‘Light My Fire’ by the Doors came on the radio. In a microsecond, my mind retreated to the day that I first heard this song. The moment is crystal clear in my head. I can’t remember much else about that day but hearing that song always brings…