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I poo-pooed my colonoscopy until they found precancerous polyps

I have a family history of colon cancer so my doctor insists I undergo a colonoscopy every five years. At least that’s the goal. I procrastinated as long as I could, but now I’ve got another success story in my medical record. Here’s how it went.

This is why I believe the NFL should ban singing the national anthem

Isn’t it time we separated the Religion of Sports from State and banned singing the National Anthem at sporting events? I say, “Yes” with an enthusiastic “Hip, Hip, Hooray!”

Meeting Susan, the street beggar, part 2

During my vacation, I wandered the streets like a vagabond, and by the fourth day, I summoned the courage to talk with one of the real street people. This is part 2 of my conversation with Susan.

Meeting Susan, the street beggar, part 1

During my vacation, I wandered the streets of Portland like a vagabond, and by the fourth day, I summoned the courage to talk with one of the real street people. This is part 1 of my conversation with Susan.

A view of ‘Gift of the Magi’ through cataracts

This is remake of a familiar story featuring the fictitious couple, Opal and Henry Wiseman. They are senior citizens excited about spending their 2017 social security raise to make each other happy at Christmas time. But as in the original story their plans take an ironic twist.

Ready to toss your floss? First, count the cost

My belief in 9 out of 10 dentists has been shaken. But that doesn’t mean I’m ready to give up floss.

Rise and shine, it is potato picking time!

It’s my birthday and I’m thinking about my roots today, which includes picking root vegetables in Aroostook County.

Taking stock of my underperforming metabolism

While others my have concerns about shrinking portfolios, I am facing a personal disaster that has more to do with inflation: I have an underperforming metabolism.

We skipped grocery shopping, saved money and didn’t starve

How did we do when Patrick and I skipped a week of grocery shopping? This blog post chronicles our financial and culinary success.

In search of the perfect vanity plate

I’m excited to have a new-er car, but even more excited about finding the perfect vanity plate for it. I considered many options and none of them were the right fit. Then I had an epiphany and I knew this was the right choice.