Word to the Entertainment Industry: Enough, Already!!

Dear Hollywood:
Have you noticed that there are very few actors (and I’m using the term in the strict gender sense, as in “males”) in their early- to mid-40s and 50s who play the heroic roles we used to see all the time? 
I’m thinking specifically of the 1960s-1980s, when you saw guys who played strong male [...]

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There’s A New Year A-Comin’

I’m back!  Yay!  I had a good flight both ways – Alabama was a bit warmer than Michigan (we got to about 70 degrees on Saturday, but Michigan got to about 62), and I had a good visit with the family.  My youngest brother’s oldest daughter is 3, and we had a great time!!  Plus, [...]

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Merry Christmas!

Just a quick note before we head out for the rest of the week:
I decided to post a quote from my favorite Christmas movie:
Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, [...]

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Countdown to Christmas

I had something else up here, but I decided that instead of complaining, I would put something a little amusing (and perhaps a little thought-provoking) in its place.  I get to do that sometimes because it’s my blog.    Also, I don’t do it very often (I think my track record is about once [...]

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Christmas Came Early!

OK, this has (so far, anyway) been the BEST. DAY. EVER!!  First, I woke up to this:

Yep!  SNOW!!    I love snow (I hate driving in it, but that’s a separate issue).  Yes, it made me a little later to work than I had planned, but at least I got to work safely and [...]

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Procrastination Corner: Cleaning Out The Inbox

My sister sent this to me earlier this month.  Since I can’t see my desk, haven’t entered much time this month, and am under deadlines to do both, it just made sense to … go through old emails and clean out my inbox!  :) Especially since this one is chock full of potential bumper sticker/t-shirt [...]

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Getting to Know You – Holiday Edition

Thanks to Enola for allowing me to “tag” myself for this one.  “Frivolous and fluffy” was just the right prescription for today!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both, although the operative element is time. I love wrapping paper, but if I’m behind on wrapping, I will go for the bag.
2. Real tree or fake: Real. Believe [...]

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Medical Diagnosis of the Day: PSB

Here’s a diagnosis you will encounter many times in your life but never see actually written down:  permanent stick up the bum, or PSB. 
I think that PSB has stricken almost every one of the attorneys in my office this last week or so – maybe longer.   It’s gotten to the point where the Partners (henceforth [...]

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10 Honest Things

Enola tagged me with a “10-things” meme.  The above is an award, and with the award, I get to list 10 honest things about myself (before passing it along to anyone else).  So, without further ado, here goes:
1.  I hate getting up in the morning, but I really like mornings.  If I could get up [...]

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Etymology Corner: Baggage

As Christmas gets closer, I start thinking about packing.  I’m flying to see my parents for the first time – flight leaves the day before, and instead of spending 12 hours on the road, I will be spending about 7 hours in airports.  
It got me thinking about what I will be taking with me.  With space at [...]

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