Author Archives: Isabel Gibson

It’s a Long Weekend

More help with that pesky calendar. Continue reading

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The Sound of Many Hands Clapping

Culture: the sort-of common remembrance of things past. Continue reading

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In Case of Seemingly Catastrophic Failure

Watch for it on a wall thermostat or garage-door opener near you. Continue reading

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Gone Fishing

Following up on a reader’s suggestion./ Continue reading

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What Has Been

A smaller but not a more-diminished life. Continue reading

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We Takes Our Chances

Contingency planning – Did you have that on your bingo card for today? Continue reading

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Check! Or not . . .

When was the last time that toothpaste surprised you? Continue reading

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Napples and Naranjas

How does anyone learn to speak or read and write this language? Continue reading

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Oh, Canada

Is Canada just a promising recreational property? Continue reading

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