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Counting today, I have five work days to go until retirement. At work, a “show stopper” was removed from the main effort I need to finish before leaving so I’m suddenly “up to here” with things I can accomplish. Consequently, … Continue reading
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Many, many years ago, that was my nickname — skinny Skinner. I was the proverbial 98 pound weakling. Even after entering the work force, my weight stayed at 125 pounds. Looking back, I remember eating a lot of meat and … Continue reading
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A whole lobster is not necessarily a big meal. This one was 1.25 lb. but next time I’ll move up to 1.5 lbs. And have more butter and beer. And maybe a side. Maybe. If you’re pressed for time, you … Continue reading
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… means you will let the chef decide. In a good place, this promises a fabulous dinner and, almost always, a significant learning experience. In a bad place, … well, hopefully you will reserve the commitment only for special places. … Continue reading
As near as I can translate it, God said,
There’s a whole Universe for you to explore and enjoy. You have the necessary abilities. You have each other for solace, comfort, companionship and help. It’s real, it’s big, it’s exciting. There are dangers and beauties at every place of every size and subtlety. Use everything in you and around you. Enjoy.
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Captain Bill’s, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore (Long Island), NY. The view was great and the food, other than the desert, was excellent but I have to say that the sum of the experience was not much more than an … Continue reading
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If Werner von Braun were still here, Hildegard’s is where he’d go for comfort food. There are ten tables, one of which seats six, but that includes several deuces and a bar that seats four. At best, 45 customers at … Continue reading
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Barbequed pork, chicken, sausage – plain and spicey – and a beef brisket to die for, scrumptous mild and hot sauces, and plus the best beans I’ve ever had (sorry, dear) and potato salad (OK, not as good as the … Continue reading
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Thomas BBQ, on US 72 west of Huntsville Alabama, says they’ve been in business since 1932. And from the looks of this smoking pit, I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the original location. It’s the deep south, East of … Continue reading
