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 ›
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FIRMLY RESOLVED
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
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
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
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 ›
NO ASSISTANCE REQUIRED
Christmas Tree Dilemma Resolved, Almost, by Rich Paschall Sometimes you don’t have the energy to assist a mate on a household project. You may be tired from your own projects and duties and don’t want to pitch in. We all… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS DESSERT
A Christmas Day story, by Rich Paschall When Rick opened the curtains to look out on Christmas morning, the scene before him was exactly as he imagined a perfect Christmas morning to be. It had started snowing late in the… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS YET TO COME
My Top 10 Christmas Songs – Young Artists Edition – Rich Paschall From the time your Halloween pumpkin turned to mush on your front porch until now, Christmas music has been playing everywhere. As we have noted on past Top… Read More ›
BLUE CHRISTMAS
My Top 10 Sad Christmas Songs, Rich Paschall While you are dashing through the snow, listening to jingle bells and silver bells all the way, and enjoying the winter wonderland, you may be thinking of joyous music. After all,… Read More ›
THE CHRISTMAS TREE DILEMMA
I’m Not Doing It! by Rich Paschall In every relationship, there are agreed tasks that each person must do. These may naturally come about out of habit. One person cooks, and another does the dishes. One person sweeps the floor,… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
An International Flavor, by Rich Paschall As you are driving around in your car or walking through the mall, you may be hearing the same holiday tunes you have heard for years, decades perhaps. While I enjoy hearing, Bing, Nat,… Read More ›
A TRIP IN THE NIGHT
Roommates, by Rich Paschall, a roommate in the dark FLASHBACK FRIDAY ON SATURDAY FROM 2018 At some point you may have had a roommate other than your parents and siblings. They do not count for this consideration as you did not… Read More ›
THOSE WERE THE DAYS
One Hit Wonders, 1972 Edition by Rich Paschall As usual, there was a long list of one-hit wonders in 1972. Many do not hold up well over time. Some were not very good in 1972, to be honest. Here are… Read More ›
THE CHARACTER OF BAD BUDDY – PART 2
The Main Characters, by Rich Paschall For a story to be a success, the reader or viewer must connect in some way with the main characters. How many stories have you stopped reading or shows have you stopped watching because… Read More ›
THE CHARACTER OF BAD BUDDY
Developing Real People, by Rich Paschall There have been a lot of BL series in recent years from a long list of countries. Some are ongoing from season to season while others last only for a few episodes. They all… Read More ›
A SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR YOURSELF
Home Alone, by Rich Paschall So, it is Saturday afternoon. You don’t have to go shopping. There is no dry cleaning to pick up. There are no appointments to keep. Friends or relatives are not expecting you at a shower,… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 