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Two words speak volumes | Oh, by the way
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Oh, by the way. January 20, 2009. Two words speak volumes. 8212; by pamashley @ 7:05 pm. Other than when my sister and I would brawl as kids, I have never been a violent person. But bright and early this morning I wanted to slap a complete stranger. I wanted to slug him hard, to wake him up. I wanted it so badly that I began to shake. To me, he represented everything that is wrong with America. 8220;No, I’m gonna have to miss it,” she said regretfully. I begin to shake. I open my mouth to speak, to s...
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Training My New Man | Oh, by the way
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Oh, by the way. January 13, 2009. Training My New Man. 8212; by pamashley @ 5:54 pm. As the sun slips down to mingle with the horizon, street performers entertain the crowd in the long plaza. Hands down, my favorite act was Dominique and his trained house cats. It’s a persistent combination of firmly tapping the cat on the head with his index finger (to get the cat’s attention) and using a tiny bit of raw hamburger as a bribe. They will do whatever I want them to do because they love the hamburger, h...
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Oh, by the way. December 30, 2008. 8212; by pamashley @ 3:42 pm. On the spot, I was drunk in love with newspapering. Since I was just beginning to master cursive handwriting in 1958, it would be a few years before I earned my first byline. Minus a couple of side trips along the way, I’ve spent the past 30 years fulfilling my childhood desire. I’m a lucky woman. December 18, 2008. 8212; by pamashley @ 7:34 pm. Tags: A little hoop-la. My aunts and step-mom in southern Indiana also drop their not-so-subtle ...
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I’m thinking egocentric | Oh, by the way
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Oh, by the way. January 28, 2009. I’m thinking egocentric. 8212; by pamashley @ 5:31 pm. Sometimes you just have to wonder what people are thinking. A woman whom I do not know from Adam calls me about an upcoming newspaper project. She’s considering contributing her story. It took me a few seconds to even figure that out. As soon as I said hello, she says, “Hi, I’m So-and-So,” and immediately launches into her life’s story. No preface, no nothing. 8220;Is this for the project? 8221; I ask. 8220;Don’...
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The cat that cried ‘wolf’ | Oh, by the way
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Oh, by the way. March 18, 2009. The cat that cried ‘wolf’. 8212; by pamashley @ 6:24 pm. As much as I love him, Louie gets on my nerves once in awhile. Like last night. At one point, I walked out of my bedroom and startled him. Louie’s response was to arch his back and walk sideways on his tippy toes. 8220;What’sa matter? Did I scare you? 8221; I asked. He glanced up at me, abruptly switched gears to pounce on a piece of lint, then high-tailed it to the living room. Like Pavlov’s dog, I filled Loui...
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April | 2009 | Oh, by the way
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Oh, by the way. April 28, 2009. Farewell to bad things. 8212; by pamashley @ 4:24 pm. This is my week for saying farewell to bad things. By far the toughest of them all is kicking tobacco out of my life. After 32. Years of a pack-a-day habit, I m giving up cigarettes. The time has come. Because I finally mustered the resolve to do it. I am tired of smoking. I don t like stopping what I m doing to pause for a. Right now, as I write this, I want a cigarette. Other preparations for my Quit Weekend include l...
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Red toaster, zebra shoes | Oh, by the way
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Oh, by the way. February 4, 2009. Red toaster, zebra shoes. 8212; by pamashley @ 4:36 pm. I went to Kmart today during my lunch hour with the intention of buying a new toaster. My current toaster is about five years old and on its last legs. It chronically misbehaves and requires tending to ensure items are evenly browned on both sides. One thing leads to another and before you know it, I have burnt toast. I’m a little disappointed at the selection. The temporary sale tags explain why. Appa...The model I...
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Porches I have known and loved | Oh, by the way
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Oh, by the way. January 19, 2009. Porches I have known and loved. 8212; by pamashley @ 7:56 pm. As I was driving to my friend’s place the other day, I noticed a home that had a couple of park benches sitting in the gravel, flanking the front door. The benches looked lonely and inviting all at once. I supposed the seating didn’t get much use because Havasu isn’t really a front-porch kind of place. And the host is delighted. Sure, sure, have a seat, take a load off. How’re are you doing, anyway? When I was...
