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So… Have You Seen The New Penny?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jim

My day was not going well… nothing that $100,000 or a whisky wouldn’t cure.  And then I looked at the change I got from Pauli’s Bagels first thing in the morning (a plain “everything” bagel and a grapefruit juice), and included therein was … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh! Part II

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jim

It appears that the U.S. Mint has time on its hands.  Understandable, I suppose.  Creating the same coins every day… every week… every month. I can imagine all the excitement that must be generated when they gear up to change … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I Remember About Being a Kid on a July Day

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jim

1. No School. As oft mentioned in these pages, I hated all forms of school (except gym).  It began with Grade Four, and my dislike continued unabated.  It could have rained every day in July; but no school?  There was … Continue reading →

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Outside the Lines

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jim

Zack and I have been trading playlists for a bit.  We both love music.  And I am impressed with his devotion to current music and his interest in music from “my” era.  Still, there seemed to be something missing in our exchanges. 

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