Monthly Archives: March 2013

Not all is as it seems

What if I told you that every single person that crossed your path today is leading a double life?  Or a triple life? Think about your own life.  Are you the same person at work who you are at home? … Continue reading

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First Chapter-ness. Are you hooked? Or bored?

I ran across this tonight while browsing through some old writing, looking for inspiration.  Call it cheating if you want, but I’m going to copy it in as my post for tonight. Quick survey:  If this were the first chapter … Continue reading

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One hundred eighty five guys named Mike walk into a bar.  The bartender says, “Sláinte!” One of the guys named Mike says, “Gesundheit!” 185 guys named Mike walk into a bar. One of them orders red wine.  The other 184 … Continue reading

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The old teacher and the new

The old fisherman watched out his window as the young girl cast from the pier.  His home was twenty steps from the pier by the sea.  Every day for as long as he could remember he walked those twenty steps … Continue reading

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Mt. Everest. Apples. Dentist. Eine kleine scene set up…

“Ricky, come back here.  I said, no. This is Nepal, not Manhattan.  You can not leave this hotel.  You may be thirteen but I’m still in charge when your mom and dad are gone.” “Give it a rest already, Uncle … Continue reading

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How to know if you are on the right track

Fear doesn’t go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day. Steven Pressfield, The War of Art You have discovered a profound truth about … Continue reading

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How to know if you are on the right track

Fear doesn’t go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day. Steven Pressfield, The War of Art You have discovered a profound truth about … Continue reading

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Price Shopping for a Medical Procedure – Part 2

When we last saw our hero, he was (not) pining by the phone awaiting a call from ProScan, which finally came in the form of a voicemail.  Thanks to Nicole from MIlwaukee, I shall continue.  Unpolished, and nearly incoherent… Next, … Continue reading

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Sleepy but not ready for bed

By the time I get home I am exhausted.  Lots of hugs from my girls (two daughters, my lovely wife, and Poppy the dog).  Some refereeing.  News of the day.  Cook dinner.  Then, plop down on the sofa to watch … Continue reading

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NY Judge says slow down on stopping super-sized sugary sodas

NY Judge says slow down on stopping super-sized sugary sodas A judge says that New York City could ban all large sized sugary drinks if they want, but they can’t ban just some of them. Just wait, Judge.  Just wait. … Continue reading

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