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Gone and forgotten (or not)

If you knew how quickly people would forget you after your death, you would not seek in your life to please anyone but God. -- John Chrysostom I shared that memeified quote on FB recently, and it spawned a few other thoughts. In central Europe, at least, you only rent...

Posted by Michael Bates on November 2, 2022 8:15 AM

Among my souvenirs: Mövenpick Marché Heidiland mint wrapper

We're getting rid of clothes we don't need and came across a couple of bright teal windbreakers from the 1990 International Science and Engineering Fair, which was held in Tulsa that year. My wife and I, then newlyweds, volunteered for the fair, marshalling buses and giving directions to visitors. I...

Posted by Michael Bates on July 5, 2012 8:29 PM