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Hey, it’s not working!

Aahhh, the excitement of a new computer… How quickly it begins to fade! Before I bought my new laptop, I asked the salesman if this computer would run Snow Leopard (Max OS 10.6). After talking with the tech geeks in the … Continue reading

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Bunch has a change of heart

This morning, I was just about to grab the shovel to begin my third attempt at planting the shrubs along the front of our house when my cell phone rang. It was my mechanic… “I was at the junkyard yesterday … Continue reading

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Taking the plunge again

Two months ago, I stumbled upon the fact that I can actually buy a new computer that would still run my old word processing software. I decided that tonight was the night… We have finally built up our savings enough … Continue reading

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D-I-Y gone too far

I am a D-I-Yer. For 19 years, I remodeled our home in California. Since we bought our house in Kansas City, I have remodeled our master suite, installed a side door and built a workshop in the garage, built two … Continue reading

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Saved by the missing title

My title sounds like a Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew book… I spoke with my mechanic today. I told him that I found the title to Wild Bill. He replied, “Well at least you’ll see your truck again.” “What happened?” The … Continue reading

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Someone wants to buy Wild Bill

When I left work, all I could think about was climbing out of the car, limping into the house and getting off of my leg. But, no… My mechanic called. He had a “young kid” who wanted to buy Wild … Continue reading

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That’s not supposed to move like that!

So far, my 55th year on this planet has been a roller coaster. In the last 16 days, I have… burned my arm during an emergency oil change on my lawnmower had my first physical in over 6 years confirm … Continue reading

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Well, resting didn’t work

Outside of going to work, I have done very little this week. Every evening was spent resting my back. And each morning, I was rewarded with a little more freedom of movement. However, when I got out of bed this … Continue reading

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I actually thanked him!

Two weeks ago, I turned 54. Since then, it feels like my life has been turned upside down. Yesterday was my son’s birthday. I called him as soon as I got on the road. By the time that I arrived … Continue reading

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One last pile

I was not looking forward to my evening. I had to find the title to Wild Bill. In itself, that is not so bad. However, it forced me to start pulling out boxes of receipts, papers and knick-knacks. I pulled 5 … Continue reading

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