Years ago I worked at a suburban newspaper with a nice guy named Henry, who had a quirky sense of humor. Every Easter Sunday, the phone would ring at my home and there would be Henry at the other end of the line announcing that "He has risen." Then, in a voice burbling with excitement, he would add the location where the risen Savior had been spotted this year: "He was seen flying over the high school ... He's now in Dunkin' Donuts breaking his fast ... He was spotted running along the causeway," etc. Sacrilegious? Maybe. Funny? Definitely, at least the way Henry carried it off. I always looked forward to Henry's Easter calls, but one day a few years ago he died too soon of a heart attack. Still, every Easter morning I find myself half-expecting the phone to ring.
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McDonald's hot mocha is every bit as good as what you get at the high-priced joint.
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I am getting up at the butt-crack of dawn Friday to fly to California. I may or may not be able to resume this nonsense until Wednesday, but here's a brain-teaser designed to keep you checking back for the answer: You may know that "the" is the most frequently used word in the English language, but what word comes in second?
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I recently served a three-month stint on a grand jury. Deliberations were secret, but it is no breach of confidence to mention that the phrase "dregs of the earth" frequently crossed my mind.
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My 5-year-old grandson, Maxwell (whom you may read about more than you want to), told me that new homes are very expensive. "You not only have to build the home but you have to put in the flooring and the rugging (sic). A new home can cost $350." God, I love that kid.
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Happy Easter/Passover.
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