The Haps With Herb

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Category: My Life

  • Parlor Magic

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    Herb

    I enjoy sleight-of-hand/illusion/trickery or what is sometimes called “parlor magic.” I love to watch a GOOD illusionist, a magician’s magician, who can make me say, “Whoa! That’s cool. Where DID that rabbit come from.” Oh, I know there are now websites that can tell you how everything was done, but…

  • A Few Traditions

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    Herb

    I have noticed that many bloggers are, I don’t know, feelin’ the blues or just somewhat cynical about the Christmas Holiday season. (Do Jewish people have the same problem with Chanukah? I don’t know anything about that, except I wonder if the “gimme” spirit gets a hold there, too. Does…

  • Christmas pt 1

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    Herb

    Well, first of all, I have to say that I am a little disappointed in the response to the Red Kettle group. No donations and no one joining. I guess I’ll e-mail each one individually and remind you again about it. I would love to see some of the higher-traffic…

  • Red Kettle Workers

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    Herb

    As I exited King Soopers the other day I overheard a disparaging complaint about the Salvation Army bell-ringer that was standing there. You know, folks, there is no need to be rude to people. If you don’t want to give anything, then just walk on by and keep your ignorant…

  • Givethanksing Day

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    Herb

    The problem with pet peeves is that they are so hard to take care of. You think they’re under control and not going to cause any more trouble; you’ve stroked them and talked soothingly to them and explained things to them, but they wind up being as ornery as Carter’s…

  • Late Veteran’s Day Entry

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    Herb

    Greetings Fans, Friends, Fiends and Foes, I apologize for neglecting you guys, but you know, sometimes life just happens when you had planned to blog. I really do appreciate you all coming here to read what I have to say and leaving your comments. Your time is valuable and I…

  • Tipping

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    Herb

    Greetings, Blogging Cronies, Bloghoppers and Blogophiles! Okay, I’m back, I think. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. It really makes a difference, let me tell you. While I was off I did a lot of reading and one of the things I read about was tipping. No,…

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