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Suffering From Writer’s Block

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Mike Slickster

Tonight’s dilemma is what to write in this week’s essay. We can talk about the weather, as spring is in season, and temperatures have taken a turn for the warmer. Just noticed that one can type the verb “Have” with … Continue reading →

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Ode To The ’80s

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Mike Slickster

Been feeling under the weather lately. Not that I have COVID-19—I don’t think so—no fever, chills, aching muscles, loss of taste or appetite, but just a common change-of-season cold. Stayed indoors during our first winter storm on Wednesday, went out … Continue reading →

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Ode to Tax Day and Ticks

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Mike Slickster

Must be slacking,No need for reacting,Got my taxes done way ahead of time,Well, make that six days before the deadline. Used to wait until the last minute,For my anxiety to be remitted,By getting the income-tax envelope postmarked by midnight every … Continue reading →

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Padiddle, No Return!

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Mike Slickster

Looking at the above photo, what’s the first thing that you notice? For some it might be the colorful sky in the background. Others might look at the “Tennis Avenue” sign, while wishing for a new racket as a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Depression

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Mike Slickster

Depression is a nasty word, even when talking about the weather. The meaning of the term is much nastier when it’s a human affliction, so burdensome like having a ball and chain attached to one’s extremities. Varying degrees of the … Continue reading →

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