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The very first movie that I ever remember seeing with my parents was “No Time for Sergeants” with Andy Griffith. The year was 1958, I was seven and I saw it in their car at a drive in movie. I … Continue reading
DWD (Dialing While Divorced)
Hey, does anybody know a good lawyer? I realize that this is an oxymoron like “jumbo shrimp” (sorry, Mitch) but I’m thinking of filing a class action suit on behalf of all divorced people everywhere. Against all the big phone … Continue reading
Posted in Calling plans, Divorce, pop culture, Smart phones
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Best And Worst
…So the other night TBF was reminiscing about a day he spent playing hookey when he was about sixteen. His story reminded me of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off– if Ferris had grown up in Pittsburgh and had been more of … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Marriage
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Amy, I Beg To Differ
In case you don’t recognize her, that’s the Wicked Stepmother from Walt Disney’s Cinderella. When I saw the movie, Lady Tremaine’s cruel and unjust behavior toward poor Cinderella upset me terribly. And naturally, the word “step-mother” became a hated and … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Grandparents, Step-parents
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Yelp
Do you like Yelp? I LOVE Yelp. And I use it for everything. Sure, I’ve used it to check out restaurants. But I’ve also used it to vet everything from movie theaters to funeral homes. I really rely on the … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, pop culture
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Grow Old Along With Me
Rabbi Ben Ezra BY ROBERT BROWNING Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in His hand Who saith “A whole I planned, Youth … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Dating, Divorce, pop culture, Senior Dating
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Me and My Big Mouth
I know it’s usually not a great idea to talk to strangers. But I do it all the time. Some of the best things have come from talking to a total strangers. Rides from the airport, great tips about … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Hamburgers, Memoir, pop culture
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Ring Toss
Attention All Jewel Thieves: The jewelry pictured in this post is NOT mine. These images were taken right from the Internet. So don’t bother coming here to rob me. Thanks for your cooperation. And just in case you think I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Divorce, Marriage, pop culture
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Gimme Shelter
I wanted to write something funny and adorable today. But Ray Rice wouldn’t let me. By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen the above video of him delivering a left cross knockout punch to the head of this then-fiancée and … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Memoir, pop culture
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Ice Bucket
I’m sure by now that all of you have heard of the “Ice Bucket Challenge.” It was started as a fund-raiser “dare” for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) Disease and it has gone viral. In case you missed it, the idea is … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Divorce, pop culture
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