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Anyone out there good with LibreOffice Writer?  The process of trying to describe the problem is liable to be long and painful, as I lack the vocabulary and the symptoms are a bit involved.  If there’s anyone who is familiar enough with the beast to help me start the process, I’d appreciate it.  It’s slowing [...]

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I’m looking for ancient Greek for “those who forget.”   Anyone know, or know someone I can ask?

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I need some information about Pittsburgh, particular around 1968-1973.   Were any of you there?  Do you know anyone who was?  Any help appreciated.  Thanks.

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I am almost out of coffee, and yet, I have pounds remaining. What could this mean? I’ve lost the little tub that I had marked for 1 lbs of green coffee. I haven’t yet unpacked enough to find my scale. My attempts to learn the answer on the internet have failed, so I turn to [...]

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This is a reminder, for those who might be interested, that Fourth Street Fantasy Convention is coming.  For those who don’t know, we’re a small, literary convention, with single-track programming (with lunch breaks built in).  It started many years ago when I wanted a way to bring together smart people I admired and listen to [...]

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Some time ago, my grandson Miklos (age 3) decided on the generic term “mean guy” to describe any and all villains, evil-doers (especially the ones in Spider-man), and not-nice people.  Hence Jeff “Peffa” Bertilson and my daughter Toni and I (egged on my TJ)  thought the following had to be done. I think I’m so civilized cause [...]

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Here is where I’ll gleefully read posts from those who liked it and merrily skip posts from those who didn’t.

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A place to talk about it, if you want.

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1. If you have a license from another state, you must pass the written exam to get a Minnesota license.  Either because someone is an idiot, or because the laws in Minnesota are different from everywhere else, in which case someone is an idiot. 2. No one will tell you this until you are actually [...]

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My daughter Toni and Joel Rosenburg conspired to kidnap me in Texas and take me back to Minnesota. Joel’s wife Felicia and daughter Judy, as well as Toni, did amazing amounts of work loading the truck. Judy organized things as well. Toni drove the truck (towing my car). She drove every mile; I never touched [...]

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