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Monthly Archives: January 2013
What’s Your Number?
Once upon a time, human beings had very few numbers to memorize. Sure, there was an occasional census, like when Quirinius was governor of Syria; Mary and Joseph made the trip to Bethlehem to be counted. From my reading of … Continue reading
Posted in Experiments and Challenges
Tagged consumers all, Lisbon Falls Community Library, Mary and Joseph, quirinius, security breaches, social security numbers, TJX
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Maiden Voyage
Several weeks ago, I took a car trip through the Berkshires to upstate New York. In an earlier career, I spent some time in this part of the world; my goal had always been to get there as fast as … Continue reading
Posted in Experiments and Challenges
Tagged Amtrak, rock and roll, The Downeaster, train travel, Vintage Luggage
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Blog readers might have thought Uncle Bob disappeared off the radar since I changed the blog’s domain name. Fear not! He’s around. Our garden is just sleeping in heavenly peace under a cozy blanket of snow. Cold winter afternoons are … Continue reading
Posted in Today We Rest
Tagged Day of rest, Gardens in winter, heavenly peace
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The Bird of Paradise
Not a follower of superstitions, I was surprised to learn there are many New Year’s food traditions which are thought to bring good luck. Black-eyed peas, ring-shaped food, and pork all possess a certain something which makes them fortuitous dietary … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Pillow Talk
Tagged bird droppings, bird of paradise, Luck, lucky foods, Newhart, Superstitions
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The Rosemary
For new blog visitors, Thursday is my “Mimimalist” post. One definition of “minimalist” is the adjective use, meaning “being or offering no more than what is required or essential.” This rosemary sprig came from a bush in the now-cold and … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist
Tagged just what is needed, plants in the snow, Rosemary
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Growing a Spine
The last day of 2012 was a day like any other. I drove to The Big Corporation, pecked at my papers, and walked at lunch. Cherie Ripperton had the day off, so I walked alone. On the new office walking … Continue reading
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Tiny Steps
Yesterday, one of my commenters, Wingnut on the Loose, suggested I had been taking liberties with my readers by writing about foolish things like growing a spine, crossing the road, and eating cold pizza and Junior Mints on New Year’s … Continue reading →