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A Grand Day
I thought the day was grand because the sun was so pretty this morning, and the sheets still smelled like you.Read more -
Bumper Cars Highways
The good news finally came after weeks and weeks of waiting: our favorite room – the Safari Room – at our favorite bed-and-breakfast a mere stone’s throw away from our favorite amusement park was available the nights we had requested.Read more -
Burying the Boots
A few years ago, like this March 5, that winter day was more like summer, making the drive to work unusually pleasant. Birds were singing instead of migrating. I was humming to a medley of unrecognizable hits that were skipping through my brain.Read more -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Miller Field Indian, Pennsylvania
Good morning, Class of 2003. I stand before you today a very envious person. The great adventure is now about to begin for all of you. I now know how grand it can often be and every day I want to grab every minute I can to continue the symphony. Moments of realization, triumph, challenge, bounty and magic are waiting along the road. It is now time to begin to travel.Read more -
Frogs Being Thankful
Over the last few days before the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Frogs shared a few of the things they are thankful for.Read more -
The Story of the Golden Goose
The Golden Goose once ruled the world. She made up all of the Egyptian dances up and her sarcophagus is buried in a parking lot now.Read more -
Chapter One: Ulysses Grant never looked more handsome
It was raining outside of Puffy’s. No surprise. It had been raining all over the city for the last four days. When it slowed to a sprinkle, people pretended the sun was out, closed their umbrella and acted like they were dry. Except for Ron Guerriero. He was hardly wet at all, sitting ina carRead more -
Brian Hart tells the reality
MONDAY, MAY 09, 2005 Food for thought on Squitieri firing Brian Hart writes in to Romenesko: Tom Squitieri was evidently forced to resign [from USA Today] over a quote from me which I have related to several reporters. It concerned a phone call in October 2003 from my son in Iraq a week before heRead more -
USA Today reporter discusses Condit-Levy relationship
July 5, 2001 Posted: 8:57 PM EDT (0057 GMT) Tom Squitieri USA Today reporter Tom Squitieri has been reporting on missing Washington intern Chandra Levy and looking into her relationship with Rep. Gary Condit. He spoke to CNN anchor Joie Chen on Thursday about what his reporting has turned up. CHEN: You have talked toRead more -
Mr. Polar Polar
Mr. Polar Polar Mr. Polar Polar, how are you? Come to My House and not the zoo. Mr. Polar Polar, your fur is white, Come to my house to fly a kite. Mr. Polar Polar, your nose is black, Come to my house to scratch your back. Mr. Polar Polar, your tongue is pink. ComeRead more -