Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 23, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 23, 2004

Carrying A Pager

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 23, 2004 – The thing about having a pager attached to your hip is that people can always find you. Not some of the time or part of the time, but all the time. Even if you shut off the “audible” mode, it will still vibrate and then lurch wildly around your desk top until it falls off, thereby getting your attention.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 22, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 22, 2004

I Wanna Be A Blonde

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 22, 2004 – I don’t think there are many women, who haven’t at some point in their lives thought, “Gee, I’d like to be a blonde.” I’ve been a blonde before and as far as I’m concerned, they don’t necessarily have more fun. That belief may just be urban legend at work or the public relations machine of Paris Hilton.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 21, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 21, 2004

My Final Progress Report

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 21, 2004 – I am pretty much on a holiday break now – my clients have left town for the week or are waiting for next year when more new listings to will be available to see. You may be thinking – what a perfect time for a work-out, perhaps a little walk with Howard, a stretch on the Pilates machine – maybe a light session with free weights.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 20, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 20, 2004

A Productive Day & Thoughts For Tomorrow

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 20, 2004 – I was up early this morning, determined to accomplish most of the things on my never-ending list. It’s so close to the holidays that it’s tempting to just shut down the business side of my life and say – “Time for all this next year – there are movies to see”.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 19, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 19, 2004

Another Successful Soiree

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 19, 2004 – I got to bed last night about quarter to three. Big stayed and helped me with the initial clean up after the last of my guests departed. We lifted the plywood extension off the dining room table, because it’s a task that’s incredibly difficult to do alone. Big left about two in the morning and I puttered in clean up mode for another hour before I called it a day.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 18, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 18, 2004 

A Simple Childhood Memory

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 18, 2004 – Last month the Moby Dick Book Club read a book entitled “No Great Mischief”. It was Linda’s choice and interestingly enough she disliked the book intensely. I could see why because it was a little slow in places and more than a bit repetitive in spots.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 17, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 17, 2004

Cooking With Dorothy

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 17, 2004 – I had a bet with Dorothy a couple of weeks ago. The wager was on the name of the Richard Gere – Diane Lane film about a marriage on the rocks. Dorothy was convinced that the movie was called Infidelity. I knew that was close – but no cigar.