RESCUE ALL OF US AND SAVE THE WORLD – Marilyn Armstrong

RESCUE THE WORLD AND ME, TOO Rescue us from aging, mental exhaustion, and this dreadful government. If you didn't vote last time, remember how it worked out. Please please, save the world and vote this time. Even if the candidate isn't perfect, he's better than what we've got. A LOT better. And you can talk … Continue reading RESCUE ALL OF US AND SAVE THE WORLD – Marilyn Armstrong

THE LAST DICTATOR – WHEN CHARLIE CHAPLIN TOOK A STAND – Marilyn Armstrong

The Final Speech from The Great Dictator I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible - Jew, Gentile - black man - white. We all want to help one another. Human beings … Continue reading THE LAST DICTATOR – WHEN CHARLIE CHAPLIN TOOK A STAND – Marilyn Armstrong

ROCKS. BOULDERS. LIFE.

A rerun (with editing) from 2013. Shorter. Pithier. No less true. Asking for help is easy. Getting it may not be. I don't mean getting someone to review your post or help you carry a heavy box up the stairs. Those are easy things, no big deal. You'll happily do such things for anyone, even … Continue reading ROCKS. BOULDERS. LIFE.

STUCK! THEN — HELP ARRIVES!!

The last time Garry could get free of the driveway was last Saturday. Today, as I write this, it's Thursday. The kids picked up a few things, including dog food -- which was getting perilously low -- when they were out a few days ago. Otherwise, we are stuck. Our PT Cruiser has been dug … Continue reading STUCK! THEN — HELP ARRIVES!!

10 LITTLE THINGS TO MAKE YOU CRY UNCLE

Why does the translator always pop up and offer to translate my Spam? Isn't there some way to make that go away and never come back? When I get put on hold, they always tell me how important I am to them, often just before they disconnect me or start playing the most annoying music … Continue reading 10 LITTLE THINGS TO MAKE YOU CRY UNCLE