Carl Lance

A Fond Farewell

An internet search says, “You would bid someone a fond farewell when the person is leaving, but you’re happy for their situation.” That’s not exactly what I thought it meant, but close. I take it to mean someone you liked is leaving and you have to say goodbye. Bob Barker recently passed away and though […]

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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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