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Cancer Lesson #60: One in eight women will get breast cancer.
Rant: Cancer Lesson #60 — One in eight women will get breast cancer. Another friend. Another diagnosis. So many people will walk this lonely road.
My Scarf, the Security Risk, Part 2
So, I emailed TSA asking them why my scarf is a security risk. Here is what I wrote: Can you please tell me why I had to take my scarf off when going through TSA at Cleveland the afternoon of … Continue reading
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Tagged CLE, Cleveland, Cleveland Hopkins Airport, scarves in security, Security, Transportation Security Administration, TSA
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My Scarf Is a Security Risk
Rant It’s true; when we flew to England this time I learned that my scarf is a security risk, though I’ll admit I don’t understand how this could be so. The only danger I can imagine would be if someone … Continue reading
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Tagged Airline travel, England, Scarf, Scarves, Security risks, Travel, TSA experiences
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Beef or Chicken at 9 am with United Airlines
Rant Abandon expectations all ye who travel. The itinerary said breakfast. That would be the itinerary printed directly from United Airline‘s emailed confirmation of our flights to and from England. Breakfast on the return flight, the document said. That seems … Continue reading
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Tagged Airplane food, England, Travel, Travel mishaps, United Airline, United Club
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How Not to Enter a Writing Contest
Ranting and Raving about Writing This week, in between work and other obligations, I’ve been judging entries in a writing contest. This is sometimes challenging since it can demand a great deal of tact, not something I possess in great … Continue reading
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Tagged How not to enter a writing contest, Judging writing contests, Writing, Writing contests
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Twelve Things Most Men Will Never Need to Worry About
A Rant and a Rave — Oh, heck, let’s just call this an observation. The other night I was baking bread, and when I opened the oven to get out the loaf, I could feel my mascara melt.This isn’t a big … Continue reading
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Tagged Pap test, Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Birth, Things Men Don't Worry About, Worry
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Well, Really!
A Rant About Writing I have a real problem with the word “really,” in all its forms. You see, I really have this tendency to use that particular word, even when it’s not really needed. Now, you may think this … Continue reading
Christmas Note #8: Time Is Fleeting
Rant: Christmas Note #8 — Time is fleeting. http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/present-moment-clock
Christmas Note #7: Holiday Stress Reliever
Rave: Christmas note #7 — Holiday Stress Reliever If you’re not familiar with Rowan Atkinson or only know him from the Mr. Bean movies, you’ve been missing out on own of the great comic talents of our age. Here (courtesy of … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Christmas note, Rowan Atkinson, Rowan Atkinson invisible drum
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Christmas Note #6: Christmas for Five Bucks?
Rave: Christmas Note #6 — Christmas for five bucks? When I was a kid, my parents would occasionally take the three of us kids out for a meal, and we were each given $1 to spend on our meal. (Yes, I … Continue reading
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