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A Harried Christmas

Posted on Friday, December 21, 2018 by Eric Miller

“Once again we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice.”  Dave Barry I’m more into saying Merry Christmas than Happy Holidays.  … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom – Will Rogers

Posted on Monday, October 29, 2018 by Eric Miller

“A remark generally hurts in proportion to the truth.” “Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction.”  Will Rogers Will Rogers was an icon.  Born in 1879, Rogers was an American stage and motion picture actor, vaudeville performer, American cowboy, humorist, … Continue reading →

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Paying Homage to a Great One: Humor Writer Patrick McManus

Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2018 by Eric Miller

“You’ll never meet him,” a know-it-all consultant told me.  “Patrick McManus is big time.  He’s hard to reach.  He won’t have time for you.” It pays to ignore naysayers especially when one is young, dumb, ambitious, and on a mission.  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dave Barry in Cyberspace

Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 by Eric Miller

“With word processing, there is no end to the amount of words you can crank out without having to become personally involved with what they say.”  Dave Barry in Cyberspace Like everyone else on the planet I’ve been busy, but … Continue reading →

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Kicking Off 2018 With a Few Quotes

Posted on Monday, January 22, 2018 by Eric Miller

Writer’s block sucks.  I hopped on a government web-site to research a project and stimulate my brain… only to discover that our government is closed.  The web-site is kaput.  Glad it’s not April 14th. So instead I’ll welcome you to 2018 … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom – Mark Twain

Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2017 by Eric Miller

“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” –Mark Twain Readers, given the shenanigans in Washington these days I don’t know what to say…. … Continue reading →

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Andy Rooney (and fine print)

Posted on Monday, May 8, 2017 by Eric Miller

“The one thing you can be certain of: Nothing in fine print is good news.” Andy Rooney, American writer and  humorist, 1919-2011 Andy Rooney was a real smart guy, but his cranky observations made him a funny guy too. Among … Continue reading →

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