Carl Lance

If I Forget….

In recent years I’ve noticed that I’ve become more forgetful than usual. I’ve always used lists, notes, and marked calendars to help me remember, but now I’m forgetting things I shouldn’t. I’ve forgotten routine things like shaving, taking medicine, and trash pickup day. Nothing too serious so far but it caused me to increase my […]

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That Seat Is Taken

When we eat at my favorite restaurant with our family we need a large table, and I find an open one and hold it. If someone asks for one of the chairs, I say, “That seat is taken” and they understand. If we want to honor a special person and save the seat at the

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They Did…

I used to pick my grandchildren up when they were younger and as soon as they got in my car one (or two) of them would start telling me what the other had done wrong. I would ask why they did it and hear “they did it too” or “they did something to me.” After

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Take The Upgrade!

I saw it on one of those lists telling people how to enjoy your life. I’m sure it is good for special occasions, but not always. If all you need is a place to sleep for a night, why spend extra to have nicer furniture, fancy soap and real dishes in your hotel room? Many

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