Category Archives: Memories

Pet Insurance; What I Learned Today

Americans are obsessed with insurance.  We can have an insurance policy written on most anything our pocket books are willing to support.  (That’s not to say, most insurance companies will be happy to take your money if the rewards outweigh … Continue reading

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A Cute Mistake

Back in 1994, my eight year old son wanted to help make dinner. That particular night he and I were going to have chicken with rice. I left him alone for a few minutes and soon, he came to me … Continue reading

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Give of yourself and Take care of yourself

How was your Christmas?  What did you get? Imagine having the physical strength of Superman, the intellect of Stephen Hawking, the insight of Socrates, the compassion of Mother Teresa, and the money of Bill Gates.  Just kidding on the Bill Gates reference… … Continue reading

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Today’s Recalling; Effects of TV Lineups

I awoke this morning as I have for many days now to the Bose radio alarm clock on a table next to my bed.  I have the option to hear the radio, a loud oscillating “tone,” or both as my … Continue reading

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Circus is coming to town…

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 12:33pm This makes me feel old, but does anyone remember the days when the northeast corner of Lee and Oakton Streets in Des Plaines was an open field of mud and weeds? And didn’t the … Continue reading

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