Author Archives: Jim

French Ploughman’s Lunch

Posted on May 17, 2004 by Jim

The advert caught my eye, it read, “Dine Like Royalty… Five Courses of Food & Seven Wines”. Sounds like something that you have to get dressed up in uncomfortable clothes for… and then spend the evening worrying about whether you’ve … Continue reading →

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For Us Moms & Dads

Posted on May 6, 2004 by Jim

These circulated emails are a bit vexing… and for those who know me, I typically don’t like passing these things along. More than anything else it is a wound to my creative pride… “Why couldn’t I think of that?” or … Continue reading →

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URGENT (or nearly so)

Posted on April 28, 2004 by Jim

  MOST KIND AND GRACIOUS SIR OR MADAME: You do not know me (and then again maybe you do)… I learned of your kind existance through the miracles of the Internet and know you to be a kind, honest and … Continue reading →

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How Wonderful the Mind

Posted on April 27, 2004 by Jim

I still marvel at the mind… the ability to weave ornate dreams… pasting together places that aren’t quite right with folks from different parts of our lives. Sure a pure plot or story line is missing… no clear beginning and … Continue reading →

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