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June 2025

Bomb-Bomb-Bomb, Bomb-Bomb Iran?
That was the big story over the last week.
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Who Says You Can’t Pick Your Relatives?
They always said you can pick your friends but you can’t pick your relatives.
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I Miss My Dad
To My Readers: Sunday is Father’s Day. This tribute to my dad is based on the eulogy I wrote for him.
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Buggy Whip Workers, Unite!
Imagine that in 1890 you left school at age 11 to begin an apprenticeship making buggy whips at the H.
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May 2025

Home Jeeves!
In the nearly two and a half years since I wrote Have You Heard of ChatGPT? (January 2023), the artificial intelligence (AI) world has changed…
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There, But for the Grace of God…
Do you remember that time when you and your best friend went to Buffalo Wild Wings and you both agreed to order your wings with the Blazin’® Knockout…
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9:59 Club Loses Hollywood
The 9:59 Club and the Bethany Beach community lost a long-time member when Larry Schap passed away last week at the age of 78.
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Mother’s Day
This is my Mother’s Day tribute to my mom. I miss her every day. Readers who have been with me for a while may remember this story, and I hope you’ll…
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Is There a Robot Butler in Your Future?
Or a maid like Rosie from the Jetsons?
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April 2025

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