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Christmas and the Holiday Season in General 4/30/25
My childhood memories of growing up in the mid-1950s to the early 1960s are filled with excitement over the possibilities of obtaining that year’s most desired item. In preschool, I eagerly anticipated Popeye-related toys, as well as significant gifts like a new Flexible Flyer sled or a bicycle. Other years, it was ice skates or… Continue reading
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Feeling Productive… Well, at Least Today (4/28/25)
Productivity is similar to preparing a favorite dish. You need to ensure you have the right recipe and all the necessary ingredients. It’s important to prepare everything as if it might be your last meal, especially if you’re sharing it with family or friends—you want it to taste just right. Every dish requires careful preparation:… Continue reading
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My thoughts on emojis
Well not sure that I am an emoji expert as I rarely use them; but when I do it’s usually the LOL, PONDERING, SAD, HAPPY, YUMMY or LOVE That being said …”Stay Thirsty my Friend!” Continue reading
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In late Sept. 2015 we took a trip to Italy with friends f…
In late Sept. 2015 we took a trip to Italy with friends from Venice to the Amalfi coast over 12 days. We arrived in Rome on Oct. 3rd. Our good friend obtained tickets in advance to Pope Francis first mass back after a six week from Washington DC, New York and ending His tour and… Continue reading
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Prompt 4/23/25 – Tell me about your favorite childhood memory or holiday gift
Our neighbor, who looked like the characters in Coca-Cola ads and billboards, used to feature Santa in the 1950s and 1960s. I was 5 years old, my brother had just turned 7 a month earlier, and my little sister Nancy was 3. We had gone to bed a short time earlier when our parents came… Continue reading
