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Put a Sock in It!

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Mike Slickster

Now into week 49 of the pandemic and tired of complaining all the time, I’d like to start this essay with a happy thought. Well, at least it is for me. Spring-training’s first set of exhibition-baseball games is two weeks … 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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Bah, Humbug!

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Mike Slickster

Trying to get into the holiday spirit by putting together Rie Waits’ and my annual Christmas duet. Making progress. Got the basic tracks down and tweaking it here and there. Hope to have it ready by next weekend, maybe sooner. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Mike Slickster

“Sleep, those little slices of death; oh how I loathe them” is attributed to Edgar Allan Poe, as found on the ever knowledgeable Internet, which must make it true, right? Wrong! Show me from what work of his that quote … Continue reading →

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Time to Pay the Blogosphere’s Piper

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Mike Slickster

I’m behind a post for this month, having skipped the first week of June and the last week of May. An extra post appeared during the course of last month, so it’s just this month I’ll have to make up. … Continue reading →

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Stress, the Silent Killer!

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Mike Slickster

Having a stressful job can lead to health issues, psychological problems, increased animosity toward mankind—many times aimed at coworkers. Stress is one thing, but to be surrounded by nincompoops at the same time can lead to one’s deviance from society. … Continue reading →

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