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joke

on March 15th, 2007 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | Comments Off on joke

A man walked into a bar, sat down, and ordered a beer. As he sipped the beer, he heard a soothing voice say, “Nice tie.” Looking around, he noticed that the bar was empty, except for himself and the bartender at the end of the bar. A few sips later,…

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I used to enjoy driving, but the highway sure takes it toll.

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Bumper Sticker

on March 7th, 2007 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | Comments Off on Bumper Sticker

I really love my country, I just think we should start seeing other people.

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Giant Spermocidal Sponge

on March 6th, 2007 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | Comments Off on Giant Spermocidal Sponge

Ever get into one of those theoretical arguments that boils down to whether or not to give a shit about anything? My friends, Jay and James and I did the other night at a lovely, low key dinner at our house. It started with which cause — global climate change…

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My Life is Not…

on February 7th, 2007 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | Comments Off on My Life is Not…

I was reminded in an email exchange with my daughter, Becca, of this Rilke poem describing an indescribable experience. I see it as what we would say (if we could say anything), when we become aware that our day-to-day life is too small to accomodate our Self. My life is…

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Going to Hell?

on November 22nd, 2006 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | 1 Comment

Over the past year, two friends had at it on my website about Christianity, evolution, Buddhism and the belief in eternal damnation. One of them, Kyle, a deeply religious man, believes in the existence of hell for those who die before or without embracing Jesus Christ. The other, Bob, was…

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Signs in Church

on November 20th, 2006 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | Comments Off on Signs in Church

Think religious people are humorless. Think again. I don’t know who assembles these or what liberties they do or don’t take, but they’re fun to read. — The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. — Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large…

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On Being Fifty

on June 2nd, 2006 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | Comments Off on On Being Fifty

My buddy Larry’s turning fifty next month and I got some of the kids in IT to help me put together a video montage for the roast next month. I need snapshots, video clips, and on-camera interviews with people who’ve known him over the years. I already have Larry as…

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Stephan Crane (1900)

on May 11th, 2006 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | Comments Off on Stephan Crane (1900)

III In the desert I saw a creature, naked, bestial, who, squatting upon the ground, Held his heart in his hands, And ate of it. I said, “Is it good, friend?” “It is bitter — bitter,” he answered; “But I like it Because it is bitter, And because it is…

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Acoustic Guitars

on April 10th, 2006 in Flotsum & Jetsam by | 1 Comment

For the past 35 years, I’ve had a love affair with an acoustic guitar. When I was 14, my friend Bob showed me a bunch of chords and we started passing weekends with him fingerpicking and me playing little melodies up the neck. I fell hard. That spring, my mom…

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