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In 1972, young and newly married, I adopted a mongrel beagle puppy from the local animal shelter. The caramel-colored pup, no bigger than my hand, licked my fingers and melted my heart. I paid my eight dollars and took my “baby” home. Bubbles, named for her exuberance, was … [Read more...]
In this day and age it’s hard to believe a person doesn’t own an answering machine; my mother is the person. She has never really grasped the concept of the answering machine. When she calls and leaves a message it goes as follows – “Hello, anybody there? (This is followed by a … [Read more...]
(Author's last name withheld by request.) In the beginning, God decided he was lonely and wanted a friend capable of carrying on an intelligent conversation. He created man and he introduced himself as Adam and they got along famously. Soon, though, God saw that this guy had … [Read more...]
My back ached - especially in the morning. “Replace your old mattress,” advises friend Judith. “And what about those dust mites everyone’s discussing at the gym?” she adds. “You’re right” I exclaim, accidentally poking myself in the eye trying to get at a sudden itch. “And I'm … [Read more...]
This is an uncertain time. America has just elected a new president. Some people are worried about what the future will hold. Fear not, for I have just discovered that I have the ability to tell what exactly will happen 5-10 years from now. I must share this gift. *Barack Obama … [Read more...]