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Typo Tuesday

This from today’s newspaper: I kid you not. “Waitress wanted. Must be 18 years old with 20 years’ experience.” There…

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He Says, She Says

English is a tough language. Here’s a sign in a Hong Kong dentist office: “Teeth extracted by the latest Methodists.”…

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Science of a Smile How an upside down frown just might change your life.

How is your smile? I’ve been reading about the benefits of turning a frown upside down. Apparently it takes 22…

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In Praise of Bribery Why I’m shelling out for one of life’s best investments

I’m tucking an eight-year-old into bed. We’ve been throwing a baseball and eight o’clock has arrived too fast. “Sometimes I…

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What God Can’t Do

Is there something you wish you could do, but can’t? I feel your pain. There are things I can’t do….

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Eviction Notice

Here are excuses made by tenants who couldn’t pay their rent: “With my daughter’s graduation, our new boat, and our…

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#Unplugged

Years ago, my son told me about something called Facebook. I said, “That’s the dumbest idea since the pogo stick….

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Plugged In

Back to School? Make sure you’re connected to the right source When the school year begins, I like to recall…

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Faithful Furry Friend

Marks on a tattered measuring chart in our pantry are proof: children grow up fast. Most nights Mojo the faithful…

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