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Snow Crunches When You Walk On It Because …

Posted on December 28, 2016 by robert

It occurred to me that snow and leaves are similar in that they crunch when you walk on them. Why, I wondered. Why? They both fall from the sky, albeit most often from different heights. Perhaps this is a clue, … Continue reading →

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Cigarette Butts In The Wild

Posted on July 31, 2015 by robert

So it was pretty windy yesterday, and while riding my bike (undisclosed location) I noticed two cigarette butts (one white, one undisclosed color) running for their lives (as though the wind was chasing them). I wanted to ask them where … Continue reading →

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The Divergent Series: Insurgent Review

Posted on April 25, 2015 by robert

I finally got around to seeing the movie today (probably one of the last to see it at the theater). To be honest, it surprised me that it was in the theaters so long. I guess it struck a cord … Continue reading →

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Japanese Transistor Radio

Posted on March 7, 2015 by robert

Remember when portable radios (A.M. radio) were the size of a large boom box and used half a dozen "D" batteries and or a lantern battery (a large, heavy, rectangular battery)? Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration. Then, one … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Coffee In The Morning

Posted on December 3, 2014 by robert

Coffee, the other white meat! The first cup of coffee is the best, because it’s fresh and hot and you’re just waking up. Good morning! The second cup of coffee is the best, ’cause that whole good morning crap is … Continue reading →

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Are You Creative

Posted on October 22, 2014 by robert

This post will be all over the place, but that’s life. When asked if I am creative (in the application/interview process), I’m not sure how to answer. Honestly, who isn’t creative? I suppose what they mean is, “Do you let … Continue reading →

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Unborn Baby Or Black And White Moon Shot

Posted on October 4, 2014 by robert

Why is it, when a person posts an image of their unborn child (taken via ultrasound), I only see a 60’s moon landing photo (as seen by terrestrials via a black and white tv set)? This, regardless of who posts … Continue reading →

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Trigger Block Logic Or Why I Learned To Love Outlines

Posted on August 17, 2014 by robert

As a child they tried to teach me many things that I resisted learning. How could this possibly be useful was my first question? That, and the fact that their rigid teaching methods didn’t consider learning a concept enough, caused … Continue reading →

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Missing George

Posted on September 21, 2013 by robert

Many times I’ve told my brother about George, and today he reminded me of that kindly, old gentleman. I worked in-house in security with George for many years. He was not perfect, but everybody liked him. He was just that … Continue reading →

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Lyrics You Will Never Hear

Posted on December 23, 2012 by robert

When I woke up this morning Thinking of what to say Argue with myself right and wrong You said that you loved me You’d come back some day Out loud I wonder in this song My love, you’re my love … Continue reading →

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