••• Jack and Kent are next door neighbors who decided to add decks to their homes. Jack spent almost the entire summer building the deck himself while Kent hired a contractor and spent most of his time at the shore.…
I Love the Laundromat!
I just got back from the Laundromat and it is a great place. I hear a lot of folks complain about going there to do their laundry but in my view it has many advantages. Today I walked in and…
Life is Short
It’s 2:06 on 202 in Flemington Heading north Life is short • A truck with marble Made in Spain Passes me Life is short • The tractor dealer’s parking lot is empty • The American Flags At the car dealerships…
Ruth’s Blog: Optimism can be with you 24/7
I had a very funny conversation today. I was explaining all about the Spontaneous Smiley Project to someone knowing zip about Smiley, hardly knowing me and under the impression that I was there to talk business. To him I must…
Getting Your Act(ions) Together: Actions Speak Louder than Words
••• Barbara and Jeff had a turbulent marriage, mainly because Jeff often disregarded Barbara’s wishes and feelings. He would declare his undying love for her, but the way he behaved seemed to belie his words. He failed to call her…
A Simple Solution to Smelly Sneakers
Yesterday I spent a lot of hours on my feet. I guess my feet were perspiring and I had an unusual amount of foot odor when I took my sneakers off. My sneakers, my feet and my socks smelled really…