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Tempted By the Fruit of Another
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Tempted By the Fruit of Another

By Squeeze

May 29, 2025

Editor’s Note:  An obscure song by an obscure British band (though produced by Elvis Costello), this song caught my ear the other day and I remember tapping my feet to...
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Long As I Can See The Light
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Long As I Can See The Light

By John Fogerty

April 28, 2025

Editor’s Note: A recent article about “alternatives to “doomscrolling” suggested reading posts to songs on youtube.com as an option to getting trapped in the chaos of other media. Sounded weird...
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Truly Funny |  Linda
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Truly Funny |  Linda

By Tim McCarthy

April 28, 2025

Truly Funny: Linda From my sister, Linda, about a chat she had with her granddaughter recently. “Slowly, I'm trying to concoct a plan for the next couple years”, Linda said...
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The Mysterious Case
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The Mysterious Case

By Douglas Brunt

April 28, 2025

Book of The Month: “The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel”, by Douglas Brunt Editor’s Note: The past few years, I’ve enjoyed travelling into non-fiction history with a twist; true stories...
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Money Can’t Buy Happiness
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Money Can’t Buy Happiness

By Alex Hormozi

April 28, 2025

“Whoever says money can’t buy happiness hasn’t given enough away!” ---Alex Hormozi Editor’s Note: This quote was sent by my friend and editor, Mary Beth Conlee, seemed first an instruction...
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The Price of Exclusion
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The Price of Exclusion

By Tim McCarthy

April 28, 2025

My mother was the most inclusive person I've known. Her approach gifted me with the moral inclination to seek what I have in common with others more importantly than our...
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For What it's Worth
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For What it's Worth

By Buffalo Springfield

March 31, 2025

In order to play out with my new friend Bill Hing, I collected all the songs I love to play and this was among them.  It is one of the...
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Truly Funny |  Skip Stories
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Truly Funny |  Skip Stories

By Tim McCarthy

March 31, 2025

Truly Funny: Skip Stories My sister, Kathleen’s late husband, Francis (Skip) Marx, was terminally ill in the spring of 1999.  He was a very faithful Christian Catholic and a very...
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Vanderbilt
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Vanderbilt

By Anderson Cooper

March 31, 2025

Book of The Month: “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty”, by Anderson Cooper Editor’s Note: I’m not much for reading about celebrity excess and therefore you may want...
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Truly Funny |  Brothers
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Truly Funny |  Brothers

By Tim McCarthy

March 3, 2025

Truly Funny: Brothers My two brothers, Miller and Terry, were very fiery personalities, often hanging on the precipice of fistfights. They were also quick witted and funny. During one dinner...
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The Demon of Unrest
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The Demon of Unrest

By Erik Larson

March 3, 2025

Book of The Month: “The Demon of Unrest”, by Erik Larson Larson adds great research to his ability as a great storyteller. He makes actual history more interesting. While it...
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Dark Star
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Dark Star

By Crosby Stills and Nash

February 27, 2025

Editor’s note: The last few years I’ve enjoyed digging more deeply into my favorite band of all time. In doing so, I’m getting back to some of their more obscure...
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Truly Funny |  Notre Dame Game
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Truly Funny |  Notre Dame Game

By Tim McCarthy

February 3, 2025

Truly Funny: Notre Dame Game This year’s college title game between Notre Dame and Ohio State brought back memories of my eldest brother, Bill, avid Irish fan inviting his little...
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Little Blue
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Little Blue

By Jacob Collier

January 28, 2025

Editor’s note: I’ve played this many times since my sister, Felicia, shared it with me. Beautiful acoustic guitar playing, a virtuoso soloist, haunting voices in the choir and good camera...
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Write or Speak Your History
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Write or Speak Your History

By Tim McCarthy

December 30, 2024

My dear friend, Mardy Grothe, often inspires me with his weekly blog, which you can subscribe to at www.drmardy.com. Mardy has spent much of his life collecting and publishing books...
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Hope for a Great Sea-Change
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Hope for a Great Sea-Change

By Seamus Heaney

December 30, 2024

"So hope for a great sea-change On the far side of revenge. Believe that a further shore Is reachable from here. Believe in miracles And cures and healing wells. Hope...
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I am Pilgrim
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I am Pilgrim

By Terry Hayes

December 30, 2024

Book of The Month: "I am Pilgrim" by Terry Hayes Editor’s note: I love mysteries and thrillers that are deep, filled with varied characters, cover the world with fast-paced portrayals...
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Truly Funny |  Question
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Truly Funny |  Question

By Tim McCarthy

December 30, 2024

Truly Funny: Question Over the years, quips that make me laugh end up being part of my common responses. I was in my first job in politics when I turned...
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Truly Funny |  Calculating Fees
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Truly Funny |  Calculating Fees

By Tim McCarthy

December 2, 2024

Truly Funny: Calculating Fees During the days ad agencies were transforming from commission-based to fee-based compensation, we asked the chairman of our ad agency how he calculated the fees we...
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The Good News You May Have Missed
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The Good News You May Have Missed

By Angus Hervey

December 2, 2024

Book of The Month: "The Good News You May Have Missed" by Angus Hervey Editor’s note: No, it’s not a book, it is an 8-minute TED talk. Dr. Hervey is...
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Live Learn
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Live Learn

By The California Honeydrops

December 2, 2024

Song of the Month:  “Live Learn” by The California Honeydrops Editor’s note: Thanks to son, Kevin, for turning me on to this obscure band. This song represents their style well,...
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