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Thoughts on Attending the Opera

I will admit right at the start that I went to the opera expecting not to enjoy it. But I was willing to be pleasantly surprised. Here’s what I saw and heard … The Marriage of Figaro is a ridiculous … Continue reading

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Living (?) in the Suburbs

The dullest place to live in all the world has to be the suburbs. It’s been said that “a bore is someone who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company.” Suburbs are a bore. I would like to … Continue reading

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On Cooking

I don’t cook often. For one thing, I don’t plan ahead of time to be hungry. I go about my normal life with no thought about my next meal. When the mood to eat strikes, I don’t want to have … Continue reading

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On Throwing Snowballs

There’s a streetlamp on the corner across from my house. It’s located approximately 35 yards from my front door. The post is about six inches in diameter. Every winter, whenever I walk outside, I attempt to hit the post with … Continue reading

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On Headlights

We were on our way to the theater last night to see The Blind Side. We were only a few blocks from home when I realized it was getting dark and my headlights should be on. There was a car … Continue reading

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