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Out of Place, Out of Time

Posted on March 23, 2021 by dperras56

Before I get into anything else, I’d like to thank you people who have been following my blog for lo, these many years. Both of you. If there is one defining characteristic of my life, it is that no one … Continue reading →

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End Times

Posted on February 2, 2021 by dperras56

Sometimes in the middle of the night I wake up and try to remember things. Like what does the word ‘jackeen’ mean ? And then I remember. ‘A self-assertive, worthless fellow.’ Not me, of course, although others may… It’s a … Continue reading →

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Year’s End

Posted on December 31, 2020 by dperras56

The meme on the Internet declared that on January 1 at 12:01 for the first time in the history of the universe, hindsight will be 20/20. And another of those social media gems had the photos of Prime Minister Justin … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on December 7, 2020 by dperras56

Because, my friend, those were happy years, and few subjects make for more tedious reading than happiness.” -Marcus Tullius Cicero So… we’ve got that going for us. Who could say that this has been a happy year ? And to … Continue reading →

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A Life Well Lived

Posted on November 15, 2020 by dperras56

In less than six months lies the quicksand of undisputed senior citizenship. Sixty- five years old. No one can deny you a discount once this age is attained. Which leaves me with the question. What the hell is going on … Continue reading →

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All Greek To Me

Posted on September 7, 2020 by dperras56

All things must pass. -George Harrison, who got it from Matthew 24 :6-8 I’m at home alone quite a bit. Two of my three kids no longer live at home and of course have their own lives. My wife still … Continue reading →

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No Plans for Now

Posted on August 16, 2020 by dperras56

Lack of ambition is not a career plan. But all of my life I’ve been sticking to my no-plan plan and it seems to be working. For me. At least I’m still around. I’ve read about people who’ve had a … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on August 10, 2020 by dperras56

My wife has been to Asia five times. I’ve been three times, reluctantly. I go because she’s the one who plans the trips. When I first met her she said she wanted to go to Nepal and I thought, this … Continue reading →

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Pandemonium

Posted on June 18, 2020 by dperras56

If I was a horse they would have shot me by now. And I suspect that Brenda, my long-suffering wife (her words, not mine) would have rushed to the head of the line in order to do the honours. I’m … Continue reading →

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Family Matters

Posted on May 20, 2020 by dperras56

I know Italians are big on family. That’s what they say in the movies anyway. The Mafia guys are always talking about how there is nothing more important than family, that is when they’re not killing each other and sending … Continue reading →

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