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Minnesota, the Mercy State
Something odd is going on. It started when I didn’t file my taxes in April. There was some kind of screw-up in the accountant’s office, the taxes didn’t get done, and I ended up filing both my state and federal … Continue reading
Posted in Etc. Etc. Etc.
Tagged altruism, bureaucracy, bureaucrats, government, IRS, late filing, mercy, Minnesota, state capitol, tax penalty, tax preparation, tax revenue, taxes
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The Fourth Star on the Left
I added a star to the tattoo on my ankle yesterday in honor of my sixth grandchild, Lee, now 9 months old and definitely star-worthy. It was a little hard finding exactly the right position for star #6 and then … Continue reading
Go East, They Said
I was in New York City last week with daughter Jill, where I made a profound discovery. I have lived my entire life in the wrong place. It never felt quite right living here among the tall blondes, and now … Continue reading
Saturday With Grace
My granddaughter Grace, who just turned seven, came over last Saturday to visit and spend the night. Gracie is sort of quiet and reserved, so it isn’t entirely clear how she ended up in the family. Even when she’s feeling … Continue reading
Let Freedom Ring…But Not Too Loud
Time again to celebrate America’s #1 national holiday and favorite excuse to let loose. While we proudly wave our flags and grill our brats (a German invention, I believe), let us not forget what the day is all about, i.e., … Continue reading
Posted in Because Holidays Happen
Tagged 4th of July, funny, holiday, humor, independence day, life, lifestyle, Minnesota
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Again With the Weather
Remember 2011 and the spring that’s wasn’t? Winter in its perversity went on and on. And on. People had about resigned themselves to never wearing flip-flops again, when out of nowhere came summer. Not a great summer – backyard gardens … Continue reading
New Year’s with The Caramels – Chewy!
So I was idly surfing Google Images recently (and who doesn’t do that?) when I ran across this picture, which started me wondering what it might be like if the Daughters and I had taken up lounge singing. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Because Holidays Happen
Tagged boomer, boomers, caramels, funny, humor, Minnesota, New Year's Eve
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“There will be a rain dance Friday night, weather permitting.” –George Carlin
So the weather. There’s just no predicting it. It’s only December 7. and we’ve already had two snowstorms, both with horrible timing. Minnesota winters aren’t nearly as cold as some people think, but they make up for it in perversity. … Continue reading
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Tagged boomer, funny, humor, Minnesota, snow storm, weather
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