Year: 2007
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A Baby’s Hug
We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, ‘Hi.’ He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were crinkled in laughter and his mouth was bared…
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Shoes
I showered and shaved…I adjusted my tie. I got there and sat…In a pew just in time. Bowing my head in prayer…As I closed my eyes. I saw the shoe of the man next to me…Touching my own. I sighed.With plenty of room on either side…I thought, “Why must our soles touch?”It bothered me, his…
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Julie Andrews at 69
To commemorate her 69th birthday on October 1, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP.One of the musical numbers she performed was “My Favorite Things” from the legendary movie, “Sound Of Music. Here are the lyrics she used:Maalox and nose drops and needles…
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Management
The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.Casey Stengel
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Why Men Do Not Write Advice Columns
Dear Ted,I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn’t gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt.I walked back home to get my…