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  • Blogging A – Z Challenge 2022: G is for Good Grief! Out Of Time, Again

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22706 – 957 Here’s the haps: I really apologize but I have a new schedule at work for Fridays and I am almost out of time. I’m also not on my regular computer which is kind of a problem. I’ll be back tomorrow, though. Thanks for your patience…

  • Reflections and Directions

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22655 – 941 Here’s the haps: See, this is what happens to me when I don’t commit to a regular posting schedule. Twenty days go by before the next post. To be fair to myself I have been busy. The newest grandbaby, who lives in our house with…

  • A little Neglect May Breed Great Mischief – A Reprint-ish Sort of Thingy

    A little Neglect May Breed Great Mischief – A Reprint-ish Sort of Thingy

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22627 – 935 Here’s the haps: There are times when I write a joke or a story or, more usually, a combination and I go back and re-read it and I think, “That’s really good. Did I write that?” Of course, there are opposite times as well. “Who…

  • Parlor Magic – A Reprint Sort Of Thingy

    Parlor Magic – A Reprint Sort Of Thingy

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22597 – 910 Here’s the haps: I wrote this back around Christmas 2005 when I didn’t have very many followers. There are a few dauntless fans who read the original by either clicking the “Complimentary Tastings” button or because in a couple of cases people have gone through…

  • NaBloPoMo Day 21 – Jokes Can Be (And Often Are) Recycled – I Was Home Schooled?

    NaBloPoMo Day 21 – Jokes Can Be (And Often Are) Recycled – I Was Home Schooled?

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22570 – 883 Here’s the haps: I found this in my email archive. It’s about 7 years old. Larry T. sent it to me back then. One of the joys of Gmail is you can keep stuff forever. It’s not as old as some of the stuff I’ve…

  • NaBloPoMo Day 16 – From the Phone

    NaBloPoMo Day 16 – From the Phone

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22565 – 878 Here’s the haps: I’m sitting at the table writing to you on my phone because the computer is in use by College Daughter who is writing a paper on communication. It’s a big part of her grade and has a couple of special personal challenges…

  • My Internet is Down

    No Herbdate Here’s the haps: My Internet has been down off and on all day so some of the interesting conversations I have been having with you all are interrupted. Is this a First World problem or what?

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