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It’s the Shoes That Made Me Cry
Prompted By Art’s Impact
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Jews were told to remove their shoes and then shot by the Hungarian Arrow Cross and pushed into the river. As one of our guides said, “They disappeared.” Only their shoes remained behind.
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The Day My Computer Blew Up
Prompted By Hacked!
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My tried and true approach to all problems with technology: Turn it off and turn it back on. Nine times out of ten, the problem is mysteriously fixed.
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ER Nightmares
Prompted By The ER
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If only George Clooney were waiting to treat me at the ER, perhaps the trip would be worth all of the wait and inconvenience.
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A Responsibility I Managed to Escape
Prompted By Jury Duty
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I know my attitude is wrong. People are entitled to jury trials, and I would probably be a good juror (except for Trump).
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Solitude Found and Lost
Prompted By Isolation and Solitude
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Still, I wonder if I had a bit more solitude, would I be more productive?
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A Trip to the Tot Lot, 1974
Prompted By Timing is Everything
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We have been friends since that fateful day when we both decided to take a walk to the park at the same time.
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Early to Bed, Early to Rise
Prompted By Dawn
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Maybe it’s our age, but here we are, no longer needing to get up at dawn but set in our ways.
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What Happens to Those Photos After a Divorce?
Prompted By Divorce
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One of my favorite stories about my late mother-in-law, AKA Nana, was the group family photo taken at a wedding. She had a huge copy made, which hung prominently in her living room. She loved that picture. But when my youngest sister-in-law was divorced, what was she going to do with a beloved and expensive…
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Still Advocating
Prompted By Question Authority
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When I started blogging, I named my blog “Still Advocating” — and indeed I am.
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Can’t Cut That Last Cord
Prompted By Cutting the Cord
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I have cut lots of cords in my lifetime as technology changed, but I’m still afraid to let go of that last cord that enables me to understand how to operate my television.
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