It might be nice to go out to the sound of laughter
Don Doane checked out of his life the way I want to: On top of his game.
Perhaps you read about it. Doane, 62, bowled a 300 game at Ravenna Bowl in Ravenna, Mich. Moments later, he died.
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You shouldn’t have to eat meatloaf with a spoon
Some people dream about piloting an airplane or driving a race car. Other people pine away to perform open heart surgeries. Still others want to master wiring or plumbing their own home or painting a beautiful mural on a famous building.
Me? I just wish I could make meatloaf.
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Navigating the holiday gauntlet
It’s not flashy, it’s not exciting, but if anyone ever makes a list of the greatest ideas in the history of American culture, early family holidays must be among the best.
My extended family is doing this on Sunday. We’re getting together for Thanksgiving a few days early, so when it’s time for the real thing next Thursday, we’re not driving 110 up and down I-65 trying to be everywhere at once.
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Four days’ rest from politics is not enough for me
Four days after the election, I saw a news story about GOP candidates positioning themselves for the 2012 election.
Four days. Four. After three, before five. The same as the number of fingers on the average hand if you don’t include the thumb.
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A black cloud floats over me
I’m not saying that I blame them. I’m just stating a fact — that several of my friends refuse to get involved in projects I happen to be involved in.
A few of them tested the theory two or more times before reaching the same conclusion.
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Recession-proof investment ideas
In these tough economic times, investing any amount of money can be risky, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done successfully.
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Now, I’m not a financial expert, or even someone knowledgeable about conventional investing, but I do believe I’ve identified two potentially solid investments – one minor and one major – that are recession proof.
My insurance adjuster is now on speed dial
I seem to be developing a closer relationship with my insurance adjuster than either of us anticipated. In fact, we’re on the phone with each other quite a bit these days.
As you may recall, my truck recently got a new (and inscrutable) stereo system. This is because someone relieved me of my old one because he did not understand the rules about private ownership of movable property. Or maybe I have it backwards, and I’m the one who doesn’t understand that if it isn’t nailed down, ownership is up for grabs.
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Giving a voice to the hopeful
It’s shameful.
But I must admit that for way too many years, I didn’t care about any of it.
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Election Day brings good news to both sides
I can still hear the fireworks outside my apartment, accompanied by shouts like “Obama all day, son!” and other nonsensical phrases you’d expect in a college town.
It’s official – Barack Obama is our next president.
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Top 10 things I’m doing to get ready for an Obama regime
10. Take comfort in knowing that Bruce Springsteen concerts will be standard at all political rallies from here on.
9. Find a place that sells Spaghetti-O’s by the case.
8. Dig out my old Che t-shirt and join the crowd.
7. Rejoice in the knowledge that he’ll be looking aross the table at Joe Biden for four years.
6. Wait for all those people to realize George Bush wasn’t even on the ballot.
5. Roll up the Sarah Palin poster and get ready for four years of Oprah.
4. Trade in the truck for a Radio Flyer.
3. Find a safe hiding place to store my Rush Limbaugh books.
2. Switch over to 35-watt light bulbs.
1. Figure out how to can 86 octane unleaded.