Author Archives: Scott Smith
Six Christmases
My holiday memories are dominated by my six Christmases in Westord, Mass –my parents’ hometown. We only ended up there because of some twists of fate. My father planned to retire from the Navy in the mid 1960’s and the … Continue reading
Job Creator
I never envisioned a future where I would live in a house where pots were never dirtied, but I was certain that I would one day achieve a “paperless” newspaper. I longed for that time, when I could reduce my clutter … Continue reading
Windy Smitty
As the weather warms up, I can’t help but reflect on a decision I made in my past. At an age when I felt invincible. If nothing else, let my story serve as a reminder on the importance of bicycle safety. … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle safety, Chicago, Michael Douglas, Solstice, Summer
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Wishing You a Safe and Joyous Black Friday Eve
I have no plans to shop on Thanksgiving Day, or Friday, nor do I want anybody to work on Thanksgiving Day. However, I find that the outrage over some retailers’ decisions to be open on Thanksgiving Day more than a … Continue reading