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An Unfortunate Outcome

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by Mark

But, to be perfectly honest, not unpredictable. I was unfriended on Facebook by someone that I’ve known for over 50…

Posted in Commentary, PoliticsTagged #choices, #friendship, #politics, commentary
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3 years, 363 days to go

Posted on January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 by Mark

I try not to get political here or in my daily life, but I foresee the next four years as…

Posted in Commentary, PoliticsTagged commentary, politics, rant
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Catering to the LCD

Posted on May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 by Mark

No, not Liquid Crystal Display. By the by, this is a rant. If it offends you, I’m ok with that.…

Posted in Commentary, Pets, Play, RantTagged #lowest common denominator, commentary, common sense, incredulity, parenting, rant
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Closing the ‘Bob’ Door

Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 by Mark

It’s been a bit over a month since my immediate supervisor passed away very unexpectedly. In that time, I’ve been…

Posted in Life & Death, WorkTagged #life and death, #time-off
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RIP Bob

Posted on December 31, 2023January 1, 2024 by Mark

Today hasn’t been a very good day.  It started out ok, though in the past few days there have been…

Posted in Life & Death, WorkTagged #life and death, #remeberance, #work
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Oh, Deer.

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Mark

Hunting season has been in full swing for several weeks, and scads of bow hunters have been tramping through the…

Posted in Life & Death, WorkTagged #deer accidents, #nissan-rogue, #vehicles, #work, accidents
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IKEA…you bastard

Posted on November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 by Mark

I check SlickDeals every morning to see if there’s any bargains to be had.  One caught my eye today that…

Posted in Commentary, Furniture, HouseTagged *online-shopping, #furniture, #home-deccor, #IKEA, #shipping, #slickdeals
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Distance and Years

Posted on August 27, 2023September 6, 2023 by Mark

[Addendum:  For this to make sense, be aware I’m on vacation] So, here I am sitting in someone else’s house,…

Posted in Commentary, HS Reunion, VacationTagged #HS-Reunion, #memories, epiphany, HS-graduation, religion, remembrances
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Whispers of the Past

Posted on April 30, 2023May 12, 2023 by Mark

I was talking to a friend last night about family history and shared a photo of my paternal grandparents.  This…

Posted in Family History, Life & DeathTagged family history, genealogy, Kodak, photographs
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Are you f’in kidding me?!?

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mark

Be advised, this is a workplace rant.  Proceed at your own risk. On Tuesday, I had to start training a…

Posted in Commentary, WorkTagged #work, blue-collar, rant
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