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@crankyuncle2

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I alone survived the sinking I alone possessed the tools On that ship of fools yeah, yeah, it's the wrong picture, I KNOW, I KNOW

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@crankyuncle2
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3 years
But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Big Brother.
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@crankyuncle2
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15 days to flatten the Kurds?
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People are amazing. The neighbor lady just brought me dinner because she noticed I didn't go anywhere.
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Have been holding off tweeting about this until the details were firmed up. Come mid-March I will no longer be a resident of this God forsaken state, as I have been greatly blessed with a career opportunity elsewhere. Details to follow. Thank you all for the support & prayers
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@crankyuncle2
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2 years
Marjorie Elizabeth went Home last night. I've no doubts she greeted by Charles the love of her life, Johnsy, her dad, and Grace her mom, who led her to our Savior. I was truly blessed to have her as my mother, and words cannot describe my sorrow at her loss. Together again:
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@crankyuncle2
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Born OTD 1911 Lucille Ball, American comedienneand actress (I Love Lucy, Mame), born in Jamestown, New York (d. 1989) Hubba hubba
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@crankyuncle2
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4 years
@Amy_Siskind Could you please post the names and addresses of your family members? Thanks.
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@crankyuncle2
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2 years
If anyone asks, a 56 year male can survive on advil, coffee, cigarettes,1 meal a week, and no more 4 hours a sleep a night for at least a month.
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@crankyuncle2
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Born OTD 1954 David Lee Roth, American rock singer (Van Halen - "Jump!"), born in Bloomington, Indiana
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Put these on the menu figuring i'd sell 2 maybe 3 a week. I now spend half my time making pie dough and filling. I am a stoopid hed
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2 years
A friend's dad took a pretty bad fall today. Multiple injuries. If you would be so kind as offer a prayer for recovery and comfort it would mean a lot to my friend and to me
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Born OTD 1917 Lena Horne, American actress and singer (Stormy Weather, Wiz), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2010) Hubba hubba
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@crankyuncle2
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Hi I have safely navigated to Indy. Need unpack the van, eat, and sleep. Thanks again for good wishes. Will catch up with y'all tomorrow
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Born OTD 1759 Robert Burns, Scottish poet (Auld Lang Syne), born in Alloway, Scotland (d. 1796)
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So, the owner is onboard with hiring me and doing relocation. Am calling them Friday to finalize things. I'll need to scrape by until then, will go to the new job tomorrow and discuss with the chef there. Salary is about double what this place is paying me.
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@crankyuncle2
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3 years
Why are ANY transit employees getting a 500K taxpayer funded death benefit
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Unvaccinated MTA workers not eligible for $500K COVID ‘death benefit’: report
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Went in a completely unrelated direction & applied for a management trainee position in a supermarket. I have a boatload of experience in managing large groups, meeting corporate goals/standards, & can fake being nice to ppl. Would be 15K raise in salary. (No vaccine mandate)
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@crankyuncle2
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2 years
@TheCriticalDri2 May I suggest another look at Julie?
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@crankyuncle2
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2 years
Weird that I really don't feel any pangs of regret or wistfulness about leaving the place I've lived 55 of my 56 years. Odds & ends & touch ups and then I'll be ready to go in the a.m.
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Prayer request for my friend's dad who is battling glioblastoma. His name is Tony, he needs all the help he can get fighting this monster. Thank you, in advance.
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@crankyuncle2
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This has frankly been the single most humbling week of my life. Or humiliating. Or both. I'll see ya when I see ya. Gonna take a break for a while. Take care of yourselves.
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An unanticipated turn of events. I went to the bank earlier to see if last week was my final vacation check. No, this week was my final check. Then right next door to the bank saw a deli/cook job in a supermarket. On a whim I applied & got press ganged into working. Pay sucks,
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@crankyuncle2
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@TheLeadCNN Weird how this comes out AFTER the election Jake.
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@crankyuncle2
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2 years
I opened a FB acct, to join a work oriented group. I have never once posted anything. My acct was disabled for inappropriate content.
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I bid you all a restful evening and good night's sleep. I am turning on some Eva Cassidy and Linda Ronstadt, and turning off everything else until the morning. I've a screaming headache.
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2 years
If you would please offer a prayer for the repose of the soul of young man who died in a boating accident this weekend, and for comfort for the grieving family. Relative of my number 1 cook. Thank you
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@crankyuncle2
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The butcher, who is my supervisor's boss, told me he was giving me a raise. How much of one pr when it kicks in to be determined. Our Lady is definitely watching over me.
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3 years
Tomorrow I'll be getting my final paycheck. I've been deemed a threat to society via a Municpal Executive Order made possible by the entire country crying out SAVE ME to the their government. Entire groups of people deemed non-essential, the nation willingly, and in not a few
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This suit was rather snug when I bought it. I may still be a chubby bastiche, but it is no longer thenleast bit snug.
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@crankyuncle2
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Hi all. Could I please ask you to offer prayers for my good friend Ghostie? Has an ER visit under way... Thanks very much
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@crankyuncle2
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I may not have enjoyed the last several years, but I am thankful for them. I've learned, I've grown in my profession, I've grown in my Faith, & I am about to embark on what could well be the topper of my career. Wouldn't have happened had I not come here. His plans, His time.
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Good morning Quick update, due to unforeseen complications I didn't hit the road til 3pm yesterday afternoon. 🙄 Currently exiting Pa. Weather is crap, but not awful. Will check when I hit Indy. Thanks for the food wishes, etc.
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Born OTD 1955 Bruce Willis, American actor (Moonlighting, Die Hard), born in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany
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Born OTD 1948 Bernadette Peters [Lazzara], actress (Jerk), born in Queens, New York Hubba hubba (I may or may not be slightly biased in opinion here)
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Man alive, it was good to see the aged mother again. 2 hour visit she was mostly pretty sharp, one or two spots of vagueness, but that was to be expected, and not something to be concerned for. She looked good, sounded good. Man, I missed her.
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Just looked the paystub from the 4 days I woked for these folks. Hourly rate is right up there with a union operating engineer in NYC. I have a feeling I am going to enjoy working for these people.
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@crankyuncle2
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3 years
Okay, here's a clue as to where I am moving: mostly flat, and lacks ocean access.
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@crankyuncle2
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2 years
Going to look at a house on Tuesday. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths. Back deck. Large front yard. Landscaping included in the rent. Almost a grand less than I am paying for this apartment.
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@crankyuncle2
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Want a good laugh? Check this out. Was the only thing they could think of to keep me from walking out in January.
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Born OTD 1942 Lou Reed, American rock vocalist, songwriter and guitarist (Velvet Underground - "Sweet Jane"; "Walk On The Wild Side"), born in NYC, New York (d. 2013)
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but it's fulltime & there will be bennies. No vax requirenent. Place is in utter disarray, so not great for me, I'm just a tad anal retentive about my work spaces. I'll adjust I suppose. I credit the Holy Mother, to whom I have beeen praying the Rosary, for this job. It'll
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Very sad day here at work. I have to fire the entire staff. There was no coffee made upon my arrival. Doesn't matter that I was the 1st one here. This cannot stand.
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Born OTD 1908 Jimmy Stewart, American actor (Mr Smith Goes to Washington, It's a Wonderful Life), born in Indiana, Pennsylvania (d. 1997)
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Who banged out 100% on his 1st corporate kitchen inspection? The old man from brooklyn, that's who. And had you seen what I walked into that would impress you. 2 years of covid inspired neglect. You can now eat off the floor under the fryer should you care to.
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Told the boss I was going to have to look for a better paying job in January. Told him I wasn't asking for a raise because the work doesn't merit one, it's just not enough to live on. He countered with offering me a possible mgmt role. Butcher says ~$600 raise. Thinking...
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Just spoke with the owner of the possible gig in Wisc. The tryout is a definite, so will be there for 5 days next week. Hopefully I won't burn the joint down or stab anyone. This would be a pretty stellar gig. We'll see what the Boss thinks about it.
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This is intriguing. Interviewed this morning at a place which said they couldn't meet my salary. While at another interview they called me back and said they could and want to speak with me again. Promising anyway.
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56 years, distilled
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Born OTD <approx> 2 days after the creation of the universe my mom.
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Any bets that the sprinklers "accidentally" go on during the question period?
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The WH Coronavirus press briefing taking place in the Rose Garden today.. More space for social distancing.
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keep me housed if little else.
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This is one of my sisters. Prayers would be appreciated.
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@crankyuncle2
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Being 105 had NOTHING to do with her death.
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Woman, 105, who survived Spanish flu, world war succumbs to COVID
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The aged mother and the fellow for whom I am named.
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2 years
Going to call it a night. First day of woik tomorrow. Bright tailed and bushy eyed and all that.
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@crankyuncle2
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2 years
For those of you are among the praying type, could you please offer up one for my friend Boxcar's eye surgery tomorrow? Thank you
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Born OTD 1945 Tom Selleck, actor (Lance-Rockford Files, Magnum PI), born in Detroit, Michigan A hubba hubba for the ladies
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I have secured temporary lodigings in Indy, will look for a permanent residence once there. Small steps in the right direction. (Well actually, I'm moving to the left of where I currently live if looked at on a map, but the idea is the same)
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@crankyuncle2
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Almost official. Got my onboarding email today. Thanks be to God and the Holy Mother for her intercession. I truly believe that was how this came about. My gratitude to all of you who offered support and prayers cannot adequately be stated but it is genuine. I am blessed.
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@crankyuncle2
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OTD 1968 Police drama "Adam-12" debuts on NBC in the US
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*Casa
@nypost
New York Post
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Alec Baldwin staying in separate house from Hilaria over COVID concerns
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Did you say yutes?
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As someone who walked away from his job of 10 years and a career of 40 due to the vaccine mandate, my heart goes out to the pilot fella who posted about having to make the same decision. Being pressured from both sides ain't helping him, I'm sure. Wish him well, pray for
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I have just received (for the very 1st time in my life) flowers. Sent by my new employers. A very thoughtful gift, which shall brighten the apartment as i empty it.
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Have been giving a kid here a chance even though he doesn't have an awful lot of skills. He gave a note today telling me he considers me his guardian angel, because he is trying to get clean, and my giving him a chance gives him hope. Makes a nice and surprising change from
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I have to take my publicity stills again. I wasn't smiley enough. I ask you, is this not a winning smile and friendly face?
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OTD 1921 J. Edgar Hoover becomes Assistant Director of the FBI Actual photo of J.E.H. arriving for work that day⬇️
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Lease approval just came through. (Was a slight delay due to not having PDFs of my paychecks for the vetting company) I shall officially be out of indy on the 30th. New gig start will probably be the 10th. Will give me a week to handle all the little fussy details.
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3 years
Was a lady killer my whole life. If the orange tortoise shell glasses didn't work, the turtleneck was sure to.
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1 year
Feeling a little peckish, so I made a snack.
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@crankyuncle2
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3 years
Will be working on finding work, so most likely will not be on here as often the next several days. Thanks everyone for the support. Means a lot. Keep out of trouble in the meantime.
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Stepped outside for a brief bit of bracing somewhat fresh air. My neighbor, who left today to visit her mother in the Phillipines, left $200 walmart gift card outside my door. She is one of the most thoughtful & generous people I have ever met. Can't cook, but a very nice lady
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Should be out of Indy by the 1st of next month barring an issue with a place to live. Thank you all for the prayers, good wishes, and support. I am truly blessed.
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4 years
Did I mention that it is Bernadette Peters birthday?
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I may actually be compelled to take a position in a corporate chain restaurant despite my antipathy for such places. If the offer is reasonable & the relocation payment sufficient I'll bite the bullet and go. It'll get me out of Indy anyway. We shall see.
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The old man loved babies, small children and teenagers he could do without. Happy what would've been your birthday, Dad. Thank you for my life and all you did for me. Until we meet again.
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Swiss potatoes
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@crankyuncle2
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The Blessed Mother continues working dilligently on my behalf. Virtual interview for a chef's job (outside of NYC) scheduled for Tuesday. We shall see.
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Every now and again they let me cook
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Currently unemployed and broke. Which is better than working for those two emotionally stunted broads I've been saddled with for 1.5 years. Next week will begin gig work to keep the roof above me noggin until something comes along. It'll suck, but no more than that job.
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@SaintRPh Congatulations. I just passed 16 months.
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Necessities
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What are they discussing?
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Broken femur. No surgery, no rehab. Be admitted to hospice care where she'll be kept drugged up for her comfort. Glad I got home to see her when I did. I'll be busy with work for the next 12 hours, so if you respond to this & i don't answer immediately, I apologize.
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OTD 1946 Leo Slezak, Austrian tenor and actor (Othello, Zirkus Saran, Husaren heraus), dies from a heart attack at 72
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I rarely if ever take a picture inside a church, wish this one did justice to the colors of the stained glass.
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Once again I wish to thank you all for helping to cope with this year. Wasn't a great year, wasn't the worst I've had. Thank you for letting me vent to you and for the prayer and support you have given me. Means more than you'll ever know. Have a fantastic 2024.
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Born OTD 1787 Franz Xaver Gruber, Austrian organist and composer (Silent Night), born in Hochberg, Austria (d. 1863)
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A friend of mine (74 y/o woman) was assaulted the other day. Currently in the hospital with a shattered knee. Prayers for Myrna would be greatly appreciated.
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Tonight was the 1st time in 34 months that I "seriously" considered tying one on. I didn't but it was a damned near thing.
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Job search begins today. Told them to post my position. Still employed, but on the way out of here. I've had more jobs in 2 years living here than I have had in any given 5 year timeframe of my life.
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Born OTD 1928 George Peppard, American actor (Breakfast at Tiffany's, Banacek, A-Team, Blue Max), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1994)
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A steak needs no sauce. Simply salt. I say this as a saucier by trade.
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Born OTD 1856 Sigmund Freud, Austrian neurologist and father of psychology, born in Freiberg, Austrian Empire (d. 1939)
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Born OTD 1852 Hans Huber, Swiss composer, born in Eppenberg-Wöschnau (d. 1921)
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Neighbor: are you moving? Nah, this is a new cardio workout i'm trying. DO. NOT. BOTHER. ME.
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The wee grocery store near me carries Heath bars. I haven't seen them in donkey's years. I may or may not have over-indulged my craving for nostalgia inspired candy bars.
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Seen on FB. The family of a pediatric cancer patient put out a sign for Halloween so trick or treaters wouldn't stop by and be disappointed. The kids left some of their candy for the sick child
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These guys
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