That wonderful time of year when my sinuses continually rotate between

Stuffy, with sinus headache

to

Runny, with watery eyes

to

Sneezing fits

to

momentary clearness, when I can actually enjoy the weather.

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We used to watch the old commercial where the old woman was saying:

"I've fallen and I can't get up!"

Now, at my age, it's not funny any more.

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I live in a town with a university.

Gas prices are higher here than surrounding areas.

Didn't used to be when we had two major factories in town.

Now they're gone and we've digressed into a college town.

If they would make an electric car with a self charging battery,

I would switch off of gas today.

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I'm thrilled I'll be using my combination air fryer/microwave to cook dinner tonight.

Yes, my like is that boring.

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The three rings of marriage:

Engagement

Wedding

Suffering

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I saw today that I have the most viewed and most updated blog on NN.

But before I could get too prideful,

I noticed I'm also on the list for least viewed blog.

Cup half full?

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Two ladies were sitting sipping tea at an outdoor cafe.

The first lady says to the other:

"I can see how you get Bob from Robert and Bill from William,

but how do you get Dick from Richard?"

The second lady smiles and replies:

"You ask him nicely."

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My only occasional nightmare (once or twice a year) involves my ex wife.

We were married for over three years.

It took two months from filing for the divorce to be final.

After the first three months of our marriage, her dark side started to come out

and worsened over time until we finally separated.

While we were apart she had a nervous breakdown.

I talked to her psychiatrist and found out her troubles went back to her parent's divorce when she was six.

She blamed herself for the divorce, which wasn't true.

Mental illness can fester and grow over time if not treated.

We've been divorced for over 35 years, but I still have dreams about the experiences. My nightmares have a common theme:

I'm still married to her and I'm continually trying to get away from her.

I suppose it all goes back to her coming after me with a butcher's knife when I confronted her about her drug use and infidelity.

Some past nightmares are deeply rooted.

Fortunately, mine go away when I awaken.

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The only time a man will complain about getting too much head is when it concerns his beer.

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At the family reunion I spied Grandma Jones, the matriarch of our family,

sitting alone and giggling.

I wandered over and asked her what amused her.

She looked up and smiled, then told me:

"If I hadn't gotten laid, none of this would be happening right now."

I smiled, gave her a hug and walked away...

smiling myself at her truth.

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