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With Apologies to Julia of Krasnoyarsk
“No, Ma’am. We can’t send this one. “ The clerk behind the post office window shook his head as he handed the envelope back to me. “But it’s just fan mail for a young girl,” I said. “Doesn’t matter, Ma’am. It’s the war and all. There’s a war.” It was the last of a few dozen or so…
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Water Water Everywhere / Nowhere … not a drop
It’s hot. And dry. Dry as a bone … rivers turned to dust. Lakes near empty. Texas is in a hella heat wave and, as is its way, not doing much of anything to address it. I remember, in the heat wave of 2011, then-governor Rick Perry (he of “ Oops” fame ) held a prayer rally in…
Jul 26
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BIG DOIN's
Deals being made … flights being flown … change is in the air. Look for my next piece this Thursday. “Cause you know there will be a story to tell … On we go …
Aug 9
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It's Only Life...
But this week was overwhelming. I am whelmed. Overly. See you next week. On we go …Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom from a Woman of a Certain Age is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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