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Both Sides Now

On January 15, 2019 By wastedpilgrimIn LifeLeave a comment

Clinton, South Carolina, Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 9:53 a.m. Money can’t buy love. Lack of it damned sure can’t. It has, however, put me in a much better mood. Last week was the culmination of months of negotiation, ably handled by nephew who has business sense, that began when the mayor asked me if the …

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I Automatically Avoid the Automatic

On April 16, 2014 By wastedpilgrimIn LifeLeave a comment

            Eighty percent of the phone calls I receive on my “land line,” as opposed to my “outer-space line,” are for no good reason. Here’s a general rule of thumb: If I need something, I must deal with a recording: If you have a billing inquiry, press 1. If you have a service issue, press …

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