Window washing mishap ends with rib pain and laughable moral
A man falls from a stepladder while washing outside windows in a mobile home park. He suffers chest muscle pain, but x-rays show no fractures. the tale ends with a humorous warning about radios and window washing.
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Out-of-town wedding in New York Townhouse
A college friend’s wedding on the Upper East Side unfolds as a stylish, sensible affair with a wood panel library dining room and a garden arbor. The ceremony amuses with enthusiastic officiating, guests toast with abundant drinks, a lively conga line follows, and the couple depart amid rice and sentiment.
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Letter from Moh from urph on Carter era health care glare
Mike Murphy writes Jimmy Carter urging unity with Ted Kennedy over national health insurance. He notes White House pressures, oil price decontrol concerns, and the political battles within the Democratic Party. He cites Budget Office figures on uninsured Americans and catastrophic costs to argue for a measured, bipartisan approach.
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Quotable Quotes About Busy Work and Ideas
A compact collection of witty lines from Feather Twain and Hubbard about productivity innovation and perception. The quotes juxtapose pretending to work with the persistence of new ideas and the illusion of busyness.
Letters to the Editor Don't Make Waves in Angel Land
A reader humorously critiques fashion dictates from designers and angels, arguing against changing the Angels wardrobe. The piece jokes about shifting feather colors and waistline curbs while noting the human demand for new styles and the heaviness of trend decisions.
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City Manager's Corner on aging and lifestyle changes
The column reflects on aging as a fact of life and urges a positive, varied approach. The author notes publicized aging tragedies are easy to dismiss and urges readers to consider healthier, lighter life adjustments. It cites social security, fashion quirks, and personal introspection sparked by a past note to colleague Lou Sinclair.
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