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A Day on the Lake
Sam pumped and pumped but it was no use. The ball was dead flat. He wanted to swim with it as a substitute for the disintegrated styrofoam kickboard, the victim of a summer’s fun for a few too many kids. … Continue reading
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When Jews Roll Up Their Sleeves
A very few years ago, an Iranian official close to the then Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei claimed that Jews were using magic against the Islamic Republic. He said that Jews have the greatest sources of sorcery and make use of … Continue reading
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It Wasn’t A Coffin
It wasn’t a coffin. For starters, it was metal and vertical; coffins are made of wood and lay horizontally. He knew that much. And coffins didn’t have slats at eye level, presumably for airing out sweaty gym gear, or hooks … Continue reading
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Today I Am A Man
Jay Hyman cringed beneath the Ark. His eyes were lowered in what could have been mistaken for an effort to hide emotion, tears. Indeed, many watching smiled at that; it was a big day for Jay. The cringe, however, was … Continue reading
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A Hiking Trip
Hiking alone? At 4,000-something feet? In October? Honestly? Stupid, stupid and stupider. Insight comes at the wrong time, Frank thought, and it hit him that that was insight itself. He managed to laugh a little, and imagined a smile on … Continue reading
A Good Friday Baptism
(This is entirely a true story!) It was a brisk day compared with recent days that early April. The wind was blowing too, taking with it any warmth that lingered off a body. Still it was a good Friday, a … Continue reading
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If Only I Had the Cash
I get emails left and right from people ostensibly in the financial ‘industry’ telling me that the markets are in turmoil due to the coronavirus though they use the term COVID-19 because, I presume, that makes them sound more sophisticated. … Continue reading
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Life Goes By Quick: Money Thoughts From A Boomer Retiree With Cancer
(I was given the opportunity to write a guest column for my #1 favorite blog, FinancialSaumari.com. Below is what I wrote along with some comments that really made my day. Do take a look at that website and add your … Continue reading
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Why I Could See Myself Not Voting for a Democrat
(And isn’t that a provocative headline. I write it with the confidence that no one will read this piece. Like Father MacKenzie of Eleanor Rigby’s Parish, I share I think the reality that I’m writing words for a sermon no … Continue reading
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A Life on the Lake
(So I’ve not been writing much at all, but has this one stashed away and decided to post it just to keep engaged. It means something to me, though I’m not overly proud of it to be honest.) Sam pumped … Continue reading
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