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The Gift of Aplomb
Sometimes the best reaction is none at all. There’s a fancy word we stole from the French — aplomb. It comes from their word for lead, that base metal which weighs a lot for its size, and is pretty soft, … Continue reading
Light Switch, Part 6
Tom showed Lana how to place clothing into the tiny washing machine, which made very little noise doing its work. Then, using his own brush, he carefully detangled her hair. It was almost white, and bore a slight natural wave. … Continue reading
Light Switch, Part 5
As he half expected, Lana followed him. Slowly, she got involved in the work. He was surprised Lana could do much at all, but made no comment. At most, he simply gave directions when it appeared she didn’t quite understand … Continue reading
Light Switch, Part 4
It took two weeks for the soreness to become taught muscles. Thomas was not a small man, but was glad none of the trees lying on the ground were huge. Indeed, most of it was broken limbs, windfall and such. … Continue reading
We All Need a Human Touch
“Mama! She’s looking at me!” Childish whining of this sort deserves punishment. No one should be permitted to demand the rest of the world bend to their outrageous requirements and whims. I’ll bet you’ve seen teenage girls in schools dress … Continue reading
Unholy Days
Holidays reveal the best and worst of humanity, but often more of the latter. Here in the US we celebrate something called Thanksgiving Day. It’s hardly what the label implies. The mythology taught in public institutions is tiresome. We aren’t … Continue reading
That Eternal Debate
To eat when it’s ready or wait for the appointed guests? (Danger: There’s a little sarcasm mixed in this recipe.) Kids and menfolk agree you don’t wait. Women seem to be downright hateful about making everyone wait, muttering darkly about … Continue reading
Different Kind of Prepper
I’m a prepper, he’s a prepper, she’s a prepper, we’re all preppers! Wouldn’t you like to be a prepper, too? (Hat tip to the old Dr. Pepper commercial.) Survivalists and preppers are getting the word out. Lots of good advice … Continue reading
Silly Disputes over Jobs and Apple
Go ahead and use your favorite search engine. You’ll find many tributes to Steve Jobs, and a growing number of slams. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll see a somewhat finer division among the tributes. Most say he did big … Continue reading