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Robert Heinlein.

Posted on April 7, 2022 by On the North River

Reviewing some old files: ” In 1962, as he gave his Guest of Honor speech at the World Science Fiction Convention in Chicago, science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon delivered the following anecdote about writer’s block and fellow novelist, Robert Heinlein: … Continue reading →

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We love you Alex!

Posted on November 12, 2019 by On the North River

‘Jeopardy!’s Alex Trebek gets emotional after contestant’s message On Monday’s episode, “Jeopardy!” contestant Dhruv Gaur wrote “What is we love you Alex!” in place of his answer, betting $1,995 on the question, which he lost. The word “love” was replaced … Continue reading →

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“The Twilight Zone” (an Amazon.com company).

Posted on May 10, 2018 by On the North River

An email from a eBay vendor. Dear #########, Hi John, Thanks so much for ordering your Seal-All 380112 Contact Adhesive and Sealant – 2 fl oz from us! We’re reaching out to ensure that everything arrived on time and you’re … Continue reading →

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I hear you.

Posted on February 23, 2017 by On the North River

A Reason To Live Kim du Toit It seems to be a fact of life that when one spouse of an elderly couple dies, it’s not long before the other dies too. I haven’t looked up any actual stats for … Continue reading →

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What’s up with this?

Posted on October 15, 2015 by On the North River

I’ve got nothing…

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Walking Dead, season six.

Posted on October 10, 2015 by On the North River

I avoided the show the first two seasons, when I did finally watch it I was so caught up on it that I went out and bought the available seasons on DVD and binge watched them all. NEW YORK (AP) … Continue reading →

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Cousin views “Deflategate” from Georgia…the country, not the state.

Posted on January 30, 2015 by On the North River

I have a cousin from New Hampshire who is living and working in the country of Georgia (Stalin’s birthplace) as a teacher.  He sends emails home with stories of his adventures and observations.   This is his viewpoint on “Deflategate”. It … Continue reading →

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Heidi is Smiley

Posted on April 24, 2014 by On the North River

Downside of the “Patriot Act”. My mother is an diagnosed early stage Alzheimer case.  For the last ten years she has been my aunts Authorized Representative and received her Federal SSSI funds for providing Aunt Mary with a place to … Continue reading →

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Thought for the day and Sippy labors on.

Posted on November 16, 2013 by On the North River

Putting things in perspective: March 21st 2010 to October 1 2013 is 3 years, 6 months, 10 days. December 7, 1941 to May 8, 1945 is 3 years, 5 months, 1 day. What this means is that in the time … Continue reading →

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The voices we leave.

Posted on March 31, 2013 by On the North River

I hear voices, well a voice really. During my day as I encounter people and as life goes on around me, from time to time I hear my wife’s voice. Today is the second anniversary of my wife’s unexpected death. … Continue reading →

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