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A few thoughts to chew on | Pat Cashman
Remember when moms used to admonish their kids to “Slow down when you’re eating? Today, competitive – or…
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The times – and names – they are a changing | Pat Cashman
When our first daughter was born, I briefly considered naming her Gertrude, but my wife vetoed it immediately.…
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Time to think big about Big Bertha | Pat Cashman
If you Google (or Bing, in deference to Microsoft) the words “Big Bertha,” the first thing that comes…
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O brother, where art thou? | Pat Cashman
I am one of five brothers. Our ranks are down to four — my younger brother, Sean, died…
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Speaking like it’s a question? | Pat Cashman
My grandmother would have been apoplectic at such a phrase coming from a president. But President Obama said…
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Speaking like it’s a question? | Pat Cashman
My grandmother would have been apoplectic at such a phrase coming from a president. But President Obama said…
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A day to share sorrow, gain wisdom | Pat Cashman
They say everyone can remember where they were if they are old enough. I’m old enough. I was…
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Cracking the dress code | Pat Cashman | Fun Times
It was an enormously generous birthday gift, and I’d been waiting for a special occasion to use it:…
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Going to the birds | Pat Cashman | Fun Times
Some people think all babies are cute, regardless of the species. Really?
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When nightmares come true | Pat Cashman
There are classic dreams, some bad, some not so bad. We all have them.
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The long and short of all that hair
It used to be “go-to” gag gift. When I was in my late ’20s and early 30s, you…
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April Fools Day
You’d think we’d see it coming. After all, it is called April Fools Day – and it happens…
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Catting around in the suburbs | Pat Cashman
Tiger came strolling in the door on Wednesday, acting like he owned the joint. Tiger was the pet…
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Chicken raisers are no dumb clucks
My wife and I recently acquired two chickens. Live ones. That cluck. And, yes, peck. If you live…
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How to win (you hope) and election | Pat Cashman
In just a couple of weeks or so, it’ll be Election Day – a time when we come…
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Businesses on a mission to find a statement | Pat Cashman
I was sitting in the lobby of a local business a couple of years ago, waiting to talk…
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When the call of the wild comes, I let it ring | Pat Cashman
I have always loved the great outdoors. It’s one of my favorite things to watch on TV. The…
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Prom night: What not to do | Pat Cashman
It’s high season for formal gowns, tuxedos, corsages and breath-spray. It’s high school prom time.
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The wonders of the World’s Fair | Pat Cashman
My parents didn’t take us anywhere. Why would they? We were five brothers (no sisters) who argued, wrestled,…
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Please stop teasing | Pat Cashman
In the TV news business, it’s called a “tease.” It’s an enticement to keep watching – and a…