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Beware the Siren Call of the Quickie

October 20, 2016November 19, 2016 by Angela K. Durden
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Quickies have their place, and they can be a-okay, too. Of course by their very nature, quickies usually leave somebody hanging. In the bedroom, well that's between you and your mate. But in business, oh...that's not good even once. Since 1992 I've been writing for businesses. With the advent of…
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Character Study in Real Life: Courage doesn’t need a uniform

October 18, 2016November 19, 2016 by Angela K. Durden
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Given the nature of our family, we were a secretive bunch. It was necessary. As in war when loose lips sink ships, in our family free and easy conversation would always lead to physical beatings, deprivations, and prolonged mental torture, so we didn't engage in it. I say this to explain…
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Video: Feet in the Pacific for the First Time

October 16, 2016June 17, 2016 by Angela K. Durden
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NETFLIX: I am so sorry I ignored your star rating

October 1, 2016 by Angela K. Durden
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Dear Netflix, From henceforward I promise never to watch any movie with a two-or-less star rating on Netflix.     The movie description said "A married man hears about the disappearance of his college lover." Mystery! Yay. I love mysteries. Which will it be? She's kidnapped and the police are asking…
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