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The End of an Era: My Local Poker Game

The End of an Era: My Local Poker Game

They say time changes everything.  Sadly, I lost a friend this past week.  Her name was Nell Simmers.  She was 81.  For many years, she lived in a small house behind mine – just across the alleyway.  Nell was the kind of grand lady whose personality instantly made whoever she was with feel at ease, and she’d talk to you as if she had known you her entire life, even if she just met you.  A true local gem.  As…

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Getting Older: What No One Tells You (Part I)

Getting Older: What No One Tells You (Part I)

As I thankfully continue to move through the decades of my life (now in my 50’s, for those of you at home keeping score), I’m amazed at the amount of knowledge and “wisdom” that continues to present itself to me on a day-to-day basis.  I’m talking about the kind of know-how and “facts of life” that no one can really explain to you – but is acquired only through personal experience.  Call it life’s “dirty little secrets” file – we…

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