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You gotta see the baby!

the baby

   I’m six months old. I understand more than I get credit for, and as near as I could figure it, I was in for a time this evening not unlike the moment I emerged from my mommy. Except worse. Instead of a doctor, a nurse and what I’d come to realize as my “parents,” […]

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Relationships

Madigans unbound

   The main phalanx of Madigans rolled into the local burger joint like the first Roosevelt Administration, a collection of siblings, cousins, neighbors and parents to celebrate a boy’s 9th birthday. The pool table was the first casualty, cues and balls used in ways never intended by the rules of the game. I was on […]

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Paradiso Regained

little italy

   So there’s a joke that goes, God grants you one more day on earth and says it can be about anything you want. You say, “I want to learn how to make pasta, eat at an Italian restaurant and then stay over at a cute pension in Little Italy.”   I know, it’s not […]

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The Importance of Vacations

Vacations give a better outlook on life and motivate one to achieve goals. Here are some factors to emphasize the importance of vacations:

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Relationships

Love in the time of narcissism

joking around

   I was in my 70th year when I asked Carol Madigan to meet me in person, after only a few weeks of exchanging wise cracks via Facebook PM. At this point I was smitten by someone simultaneously wielding a sweet disposition and a Yonkers cutting wit. I was in over my head once again, […]

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The Health Benefits of Laughter and Humor

A good sense of humor can help you in dealing with difficult situations. It appears to be a calming remedy to relax anyone. Here are some health benefits of laughter and humor.

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Shake My Head

The snart

   Living through your 70s is mostly a time of experiencing new diminishments of one’s physical and mental capabilities. It can take as long to get out of a chair as it does to remember what you had for dinner the previous night, for instance. Your gait begins to resemble Tin Man’s in the rain. […]

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Daytripping

Uptown girl

   As soon as Carol saw the motel room, she didn’t like it. She had picked the hotel, based on my desire to be walking distance to an Italian restaurant (any Italian restaurant) in Big Bear, and her wish to stay in a place where she wouldn’t have to jam the luggage against the door […]

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Infographics

How to Tell Humorous Stories

Humor is one of the best ways to engage an audience. Here is how to tell humorous stories.

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How Not To Mess Up A Road Trip

A road trip is an excellent way to travel, explore and see the world around you. Here are a few tips you should stick to when planning a road trip

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