Author Archives: Jim

Uncle Ruby’s Bedlington Lifts His Leg

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Jim

First, you have to know this. I don’t think I knew anyone’s real name in my the family ’til they died. When the Rabbi would say their name during services I would have to tug at my Mom’s sleeve and … Continue reading →

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Displays

Posted on September 21, 2006 by Jim

The next time you see Lance Heartthrob at the bar, hair carefully coifed, teeth gleaming white into a fixed grin, open collared shirt revealing a touch of manly hair, sipping a dirty martini… don’t think unkindly of him… he is … Continue reading →

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Representations of Memory

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Jim

I am both fascinated and moved by how folks choose to represent and honor the memory of those who have departed. I have passed too many stretches of road dotted with bouquets, wreaths and occasional crosses placed near stone walls, … Continue reading →

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A Journey of Completion

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Jim

Ed Kirik had told me they were still in the area. I spotted one when I was on the Connector in Newtown just before getting on to I-84 East at Exit 11. I picked out the four engines as it … Continue reading →

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