Author Archives: Jim

Mixed Vegetables and George Patton

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Jim

{At the dinning table. George Patton, age 8} The adults always talk… they don’t even know I’m here! I hate this dinner. The meatloaf was fine; but when is mother going to learn that I hate mixed veggies! Men eat … Continue reading →

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Snowy Night, Uncle Saul & Hannibal

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Jim

When I think back to when I was a kid, I can no longer separate my love for snow, from my love of no school (because of snow).  Come the winter, I found religion.  I prayed for snow.  At night my … Continue reading →

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Good People

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Jim

Today was a first.  First on two scores… it was the first time I voted for a Selectman and the first time I used a paper ballot.  I am not sure about this “selectman” stuff.  I am used to Mayors … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Poodle & the Master of the Revels

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Jim

“Objectionable?  Exactly what are you referring to, might I ask?” “Among others, there is this line: ‘Her words felt like a foul blow…” “What is objectionable about that, Mr. Tilney?” “Why Mr. Marlowe… a ‘foul blow’ could also be heard … Continue reading →

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