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To Camp or Not to Camp
I was listening to a program on the plight of the helicopter parent vis a vis sleepaway camp. One would think that summer presents the opportunity for a reprieve; parents might relax and let go just a...
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Planes and Conch Trains
We were not leisurely shopping on Cyber Monday. Oh no, we were desperately trying to make our way home via Key West airport. For some inexplicable reason, Southwest decided to cancel their flights out...
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Fly Away With Me
While eating a burger at Bob’s flying club last week, I happened to meet a young entrepreneur. Eric Walden was all decked out in a uniform, with wings on his shoulder and his cap. Then much to my...
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A Fox in the City
Yesterday, Bob was outside the front door doing some weeding. Our raised bed of vegetables is on the south side of the house, not within the confines of our fenced-in garden. I was stringing a few...
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Wild Turkey Trot
Like migrating birds, Bob and I took off from BNA to visit my brother, Dr Jim. He lives outside of Minneapolis-St Paul, the center of the legal universe this week as the trial of George Floyd goes to...
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Butterfly Effect
Anyone else trying to figure out why the Democrats are fighting among themselves? Is it just two recalcitrant Senators – the gentleman from West Virginia and the gentlelady from Arizona, or is it a...
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Homestretch
We are in the midst of a battle with squirrels. No, it’s not that they are attacking our bird feeder; although, we once had a nifty squirrel-proof feeder that gave them the ride of their lives while...
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What To Do
What do you do when a bird decides to build her nest on your porch? One of my favorite non-profits, besides Planned Parenthood, is the Audubon Society. I love perusing their magazine, soaking up...
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Ear Bug
There is a constant buzzing in my ears. Inside the house, it’s manageable; outside it’s another story. Shall I start from the beginning? The Bride and Groom had scheduled a trip and we were all IN to...
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Bird Facts
“Bird” is simply working class (UK) slang for a woman. It’s not pejorative, but it’s not respectful or flattering either. The Groom has developed a funny habit. Whenever he gets an advert text...
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