Author Archives: Jim

A Character Witness at the Salem Trials

In my profession there is sometimes little warning, little time to prepare… or prepare adequately for a task at hand.  I kept telling them that.  Someone called out sick?  That’s not my fault.  And yes, I’ll admit it takes me … Continue reading

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Traveling Companion

I think you’d be safe in calling me low tech.  I take no offense.  My Dad shunned the zip code, and he was lost forever when we dropped the use of names and numbers for our phone numbers.  My Dad was … Continue reading

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Trip to Mars

I think I have everything in order.  But you can never be too sure.  Sweater. It must be cold there, maybe I should take two. Two.  No more, I don’t want anyone to think that I couldn’t take the cold. … Continue reading

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I Don’t Know… THIRD BASE!

Let’s get this straight: I’m pissed! These fantasy sports leagues have killed the concept of being a fan in this country. And being a fan of sports is as American as the 4th of July, apple pie, a white picket … Continue reading

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