Tag: fiction
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The Problem with Writing
I remember when I was at UC Davis working on my bachelors (was that really almost 20 years ago????) I took an English class. I took many English classes but this was the first I took at Davis after transferring from the community college. I remember being very excited to be in the class. It…
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Meanwhile at a special State of the Union Address…
An old and feeble-looking man is welcomed into the chamber and makes his way down the aisle toward the Speaker’s podium. He shakes hands and is greeted warmly by some and jeered and yelled at by others. He walks deliberately, notslowly, as a man who has no real hurry to complete a task may address that task. He makes his way to the podium and addresses the crowded chamber in an attempt to quiet them and get to the evening’s business, “My fellow Americans.” The chamber erupts in a cacophony of cheers and boos, sounds emanating from an invisible yet distinct line betweenthose in attendance. “My fellow Americans, I stand before you to address the concerns some…
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Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Perhaps a bit cliche these days but I use a refillable water bottle and a thermos style reusable coffee cup I use these every day at work. I prefer to make and eat most meals at home and have been trying…
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How do you want to retire? On a small(ish), self sufficient farm, with my wife and family and with as little fanfare as possible. So long as the market keeps playing its part I should be doing so in about ten years.