Tag Archives: listening

No Dinosaur Here

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

I am not a technophobe.  As evidenced by this blog, I have at least a minor ability to use the computer and cellphone.  However, I must admit that I have clearly not picked up enough of the tricks or technical … Continue reading →

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Kinder Redemption

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

Long time readers to this blog might know that I have a particular disdain for Kinder Surprise eggs. The story is a good one and you should probably read it first before continuing with this blog.  Please click here. So, … Continue reading →

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Things Are Looking Up

Posted on May 24, 2019 by

A good friend was feeling down.  It was one of those situations in which I wanted to do something, but couldn’t.    It was a tough situation until I remembered that I wasn’t the one having the tough time really.  It … Continue reading →

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Listening Gets You Free Stuff

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

A co-worker was lamenting the state of Christmas. It was not the commercial aspect that everyone seems to always grumble about (and do nothing about)  but rather the state of her own family Christmas and gift giving traditions. Unlike a … Continue reading →

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Not Today’s Perfect Moment

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

What I am about to write is not Today’s Perfect Moment. It was definitely a moment, but beyond that I am a little unsure. I accompanied one of my co-workers to the subway. We have been on a hello, how … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Snow Falling

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Today had two Perfect Moments. The first was the early morning snowfall. I was out of the house before the sun had cleared the horizon.  It was a short walk to my bus stop, but it was a quiet one.  … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Thing

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

Today’s Perfect Moment occurred at the supermarket. It wasn’t free food.  It wasn’t an encounter with a beautiful woman in the produce aisle.  It wasn’t getting a shopping cart that rolled well–which is a rare enough feet that it could … Continue reading →

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