Author: Dennis Ritchie

Celebrate The Date!

Milestones are important. Because miles are too big to measure accurately with our erratic internal clock, uphill miles are much longer than downhill. Miles in the rain are endless. Miles in the snow or the desert are downright...

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What He Said: About Dogs

“I love mankind, it’s people I can’t stand.” ― Charles M. Schulz Mankind creates art, builds great cities and travels to the moon. People forget their leashes and don’t pick up the poo. “Heaven goes by favor....

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Starting Over

You only have two choices: Perfect the first time or Better the next time. In A Perfect World I choose better next time all the time. Because perfect the first time doesn’t seem to be an option. Perfect only exists in our...

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The Perfect Puppy

We have a perfect puppy A silly claim to make But she is a perfect puppy, when she’s not awake. Last night, at 3:48 AM (not that I remember the specific time) Nessie needed to go out. It was . . . refreshing. She was still...

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Christmas Past

The family is gone, the wrapping tossed, the gifts stowed with gratitude. Naps have been taken. Work has resumed. Milk no longer has to be sought out at gas stations in the cold rain, enduring long lines . Life has resumed as...

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