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An Emotional Week

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Nothing else to really say about it. . . . All I can say is that this was a week of tragedies and stress.  Seeing people suffer one of the greatest emotional blows that can be inflicted on a person … Continue reading →

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Ever Write a Blog Post with Your Head on the Desk?

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This song hit after I made last Saturday’s post, so I couldn’t choose it.  Still, it acts as a theme for the week.  Just felt a little bit off once I went back to work.  Think the cold and stress … Continue reading →

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The Sunk Cost Fallacy and Writing

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t remember how I stumbled onto the term ‘Sunk Cost Fallacy’.  It was probably in a forum and I tried not to give it a second though.  Yet, it really struck a chord with me because it touches on … Continue reading →

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A Restful Break . . . Sorry. That Should Be ‘Restless’

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Maybe breaks are wasted on me.  I keep ending up getting busy and leaving myself more exhausted than when I started.  At least I can say that I used up my energy doing a bunch of fun things.  So, what … Continue reading →

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Winter Break Has Begun!

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, this is starting off well.  Been staring at the screen for 5 minutes, but my brain has decided it’s done.  Can’t say I blame it since it was a crazy week.  Let’s start with the newest injury. So, I … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: A Touch of Madness in My Soup

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(I got nothing.  This may have been inspired by a random thought or something I saw on television at the time.  Insanity is still a favored topic.) You look at me As one would eye a dog Foamy at my … Continue reading →

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Another Week in the Books . . . Sadly, Not Spent WITH Books

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Well . . . Here we are.  Well, I’m here.  You’re there.  That’s all I’m willing to be sure of and even then I’m a little iffy. I genuinely don’t know what to say about this week.  Work was busy, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: A Sense of Something Wrong

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Still wonder this at times.) Is darkness spreading as I age Or have I finally paid it heed? Greed devours many souls And dances with pride before our eyes Children slaughtered every week By strangers and protectors Hate is spewed … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Midweek Days Off are Strange

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Oops.  Set it for 8 PM.  At least I now get to add that I woke up this morning with severe lower back pain.  So much for the goals that depend on getting stuff done over the weekend.  Maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Night of 1,000 Stenches

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(One of my sillier poems.  Inspired by a weekly ritual at college, which always had an iffy aftermath.) Arriving once a month Scheduled By a demented madman The night begins With the innocent feast Replicas of food From a foreign … Continue reading →

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