Here are my contributions to our Creative Writing presentation at Gilda's Club on October 10, 2012.

Medical procedure authorizations

Everything under the sun MIGHT happen.

Be aware.

Fret not nor worry.

Hope for the best.

Cross no bridges before you get to them.

Deal with issues as they arise.

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May our elected officials abandon their extreme partisanship and start solving our country’s problems.

May our children and grandchildren have a better life than we.

May the world’s religious radicals shut up

And leave the rest of the world at peace with respect for one another.

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I frequently find myself gritting my teeth and/or yelling profanities at the gross abuse of English grammar on television.  It is as if my language professor father had super-glued the response onto my inner being.  Inevitably such episodes remind me of Fibber McGee’s friend:  “It is I, Digby O’Dell, your friendly undertaker.”

The verb “to be” is followed by the nominative case.

The verb “to be” is followed by the nominative case.

The verb “to be” is followed by the nominative case.

The verb “to be” is followed by the nominative case.

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It is important that you share your thoughts and feelings with your partner.  Neither of you is a mind reader so you must speak your hopes, your dreams, your plans, your fears, your complaints, and your praises.

As important as speaking is, listening is even more important. Really listen!  Don’t just remain silent, hoping that she will end this tirade so your can watch the game that has already started.  Listen, even when no words are spoken.