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When Marilyn agreed to run a Christmas story of mine in 2013 on SERENDIPITY I had no idea it would lead to so many posts over the span of many years. There have been some bumps along the road, but all journeys have that. All things considered, it has been a good ride.
Education: DePaul University, Northeastern Illinois University
Day job: Air freight professional

  • ONE MORE TIME

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    One Hit Wonders, 1973 Edition, by Rich Paschall It is time for another fiftieth-anniversary party and to be honest, there are not a lot of musical acts on the bill. When I looked at the list of 1973 one-hit wonders… Read More ›

  • YESTERDAY ONCE MORE

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    1973 Edition, by Rich Paschall It is time for another 50-year music reunion and we are going to “Stir It Up.” You won’t have to hop the “Midnight Train to Georgia.” Just get on the “Love Train” to the SERENDIPITY… Read More ›

  • HEY BABY, THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG

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    Which Ones Hold Your Memories? by Rich Paschall A lot of people have a song or two that are special. It might be their prom song. It could be the theme song from another high school or college dance. It… Read More ›

  • WRITING AND INSPIRATION

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    Stream Your Consciousness, by Rich Paschall Are you at a loss for what to write next? Are you searching for a suitable topic? Are you sitting in front of a blank screen? Do you have writer’s block? Do not worry!… Read More ›

  • THE COMMUNITY EVENT – Rich Paschall

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    Do You Have The Time? by Rich Paschall FLASHBACK FRIDAY POST – MARCH 3, 2019 There are plenty of community organizations that will grab your time, if only you let them. They want you for a variety of tasks and… Read More ›

  • DIRTY LAUNDRY

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    A Midnight Series review, by Rich Paschall Yes, I have been watching another Thai mini-series, and this time it is just for laughs. The Midnight Series is three separate mini-series, Dirty Laundry, Midnight Motel, and Moonlight Chicken. The first two… Read More ›

  • THE MEANING OF LIFE

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    And Other Important Items, by Rich Paschall  You may be asking your AI-infused search engine, “What is the meaning of life?”  It will probably tell you that the answer is too profound to be known and understood. Ha! We here… Read More ›

  • SEARCHING FOR YOU

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    A New Search Engine, by Rich Paschall You can probably name the most popular search engines but might be surprised to learn there are over a dozen USA-owned search engines. When you start adding in others from around the world,… Read More ›

  • FAN MEETING IN MANILA

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    Ohm-Nanon review, by Rich Paschall One of the reasons for taking a trip to Halfway Around The World was to see Ohm-Nanon’s 1st Fan Meeting in Manila. Famous Thai celebrities Ohm Pawat and Nanon Korapat have been taking their act… Read More ›

  • THE GREENHOUSE. FICTION?

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    The Greenhouse, by Rich Paschall It was another hot February day in the nation’s capital.  Many people had flooded the city’s cooling centers to get away from the unusual heat, as well as the “rolling black-outs.”  Even some of these… Read More ›

  • HALFWAY AROUND THE WORLD

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    A Trip To Manila, by Rich Paschall Reaching the Philippines from the middle of the United States can be a long process in both time and distance whether you decide to head east or west. It is almost the same… Read More ›

  • ONE THING I DID NOT WANT TO BE

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    Old, by Rich Paschall When you think of all the things you want to be when you grow up, “old” probably is not on the list. You may think about being a doctor or nurse. You may consider a lawyer… Read More ›

  • FIRMLY RESOLVED

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    Your New Year’s Resolution, by Rich Paschall Have you given up on it yet? You know what I mean, that New Year’s Resolution you felt you had to make. It may have seemed like a good idea in December. You… Read More ›

  • WHEN YOU WERE TEN

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    And Other Mistakes, by Rich Paschall  In decades past, my mother was a fan of what would be referred to as Supermarket Tabloids. They are usually displayed near the checkout counters of grocery stores. They were meant to catch your… Read More ›

  • THE LAST GREAT ADVENTURE

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    Far, Far Away, by Rich Paschall The most important point, to begin with, is that I never had any desire to cross the Pacific. I have made the trip across the Atlantic to Europe a number of times. The flight… Read More ›

  • A VISIT TO COLOMBIA

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    Last week I spoke again about “roomie” and our adventures with his first Christmas tree. I soon discovered that there was No Assistance Required. I have often mentioned him in articles on SERENDIPITY. The adventures with my Colombian mate all… Read More ›