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Almost Empty Nest Syndrome
Today we moved our youngest son, Alex, into his new digs at Temple University for his freshman year of college. A great step forward for him, another exercise in letting go for us. We’re not...
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The Cranky Hobo
Life at my house is officially in total upheaval. And like a lot of people, I detest disruption in my daily routine, the fabric of my life. However, change is the inevitable development of these...
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The “G” word
How things like this get started This was inevitable … the grandest development of being a Parent once the most active roles of being a Parent have run their natural course. I’m going to be a...
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Cranky Man down!
Now that’s fainting! “Carol … Something’s wrong.” She turned from watching the Phillies’ Cliff Lee on the mound, “What?” “Something’s not right with me.” And that quickly, I was out cold. The next...
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Newly commissioned Cranky Grandfather!
Harper Jeanine Shortall was born this morning at 0719 hours in Williamsport, PA!! Harper is our first grandchild. Will have more to share at a later date.
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A Cranky GrandPop’s most Excellent Adventure …
Me and Harper Jeanine Last week was a week to end all weeks! OK … Maybe that’s a bit of a stretch. But for Carol and I, it was definitely a week of incredible joy sandwiched by high-levels of anxiety...
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Because it’s mine
Was so, so close to having the garage finally cleared out from the renovations. Plenty of room to move around. No more playing Sliding Block Puzzle just to find the tool box. Maybe even fit two cars...
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Flattery, thy name is …
I must be looking good at the gym! I had completed the first half of my grueling cardio workout (OK … a slightly grueling 20 minutes on the elliptical), and decided to take advantage of an open...
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Harper Jeanine!
The following story is True. The names and events have NOT been changed in an attempt to protect the “Innocent”! Me and my infant-delinquent granddaughter, Harper Jeanine I’m not sure how she did it....
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Breaking up is hard to do
Dear Chuck, I know this will come as a shock to you, but it’s over! Breaking up is always hard to do. And I’m certain you will be surprised at this unfortunate turn of events. But you have to ask...
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No, I don’t … Honest!
Dear Sam’s Club Shopper: I want to be completely open and honest, now that you’re not standing in front of me with that inquisitive look, no doubt thinking to yourself, “Does he use these things?!?” I...
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Cranky Man’s 5 Stages of the Gym Mourning
‘Tis annoying when one goes to the gym or “fitness center” and encounters those “lunks”, as hopeless gym rats are derisively described by such authority figures as Planet Fitness. Face it, some people...
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The Night They Killed the Donut
I don’t want to talk about it. I am traumatized. At the Phillies game watching them get eviscerated by the Milwaukee Brewers … Went to Federal Donuts and find out the only chicken they serve now is on...
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Are my gym labors finally paying off …?
An unexpected interaction during my semi-regular gym program yielded the kind of feedback that drives you to keep torturing yourself. Well almost … After a brisk cardio workout and innumerable pushups...
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Musings on A Milestone Birthday
Birthdays – for me these days – serve no benefit other than reminding one how fast those Lifetime Milestones are flying by. This one had the added attraction of officially designating Yours Truly as...
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