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Maintain, Don’t Change!

Men are funny about admitting they’re self-conscious about aging. Some just tell it like it is and wear their wrinkles with a smile and others are a bit more reserved and…

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Automotive, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Mecum Auto Auction in Houston 4/9-11

I’ll be vacationing in east Texas for the weekend, but if I wasn’t, I’d be high-tailing it to Houston to go to the Mecum Auto Auction. It looks like one…

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Clothing, Lifestyle

What’s In Your Closet?

For slimmer men, men’s shopping is basically a pain in the rear. The cuts are wrong, the legs are too wide, and if you find something that fits, the colors…

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9:37 PM
Dining, Entertainment

Porter Ale House and Gastropub

Most of my visits to Porter involve a beer or glass of wine and maybe some snacks while hanging out with friends and neighbors. I’ve had dinner and brunch a…

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8:31 PM
Automotive, Lifestyle

Auto-Aficionado

Car enthusiasts, collectors, and owners are some of the easiest people to buy gifts for. Fifty bucks in the car care section at Auto Zone can go a long way…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Morons at the Pump — Don’t Let It Be You!

    by Judy Card The story depicted here is based on a true situation that evolved on a typical summer Sunday at Georgetown Airport. A few facts have been altered to protect the guilty;…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Eight Days of Confusion

    by Diana Freeman December 06, 2005, This entry was provided by a friend, Diana Freeman. It is an narrative poem written by her son as a school assignment. The poem depicts the emotional…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: The Boy With The Pink Jeep

    by Scott Ballew “I’ve seen firsthand the terrible consequences of drug abuse. My heart is with all who suffer from addiction and the terrible consequences for their families.”-Columba Bush “But I will say…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Bound for India

    A short Jacinta story dedicated to ‘Mikey’ It was thrilling to hear the applause as I introduced the band to more than 5000 Robbie Williams fans. We were the opening act for his…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Putting The Fun In Funeral

    by Angela De Los Santos Two days ago this Christmas was looking damn good. Mom’s suicide attempt a failure, she was happily and safely encamped at our favorite inpatient rehab hospital. Jail time…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Haikus

    by Rian Kochel I want for nothingexcept for an escape fromeverything I need Long days melt on icecigarettes burn in protestwhiskey wins the war This life is a gifta gift that has been…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: My Wednesday With Bill Clinton

    by Scott Sadler The following essay details a day I spent with Bill Clinton. If you get stumped by it’s vagaries – then you might just grasp the cluelessness I too was experiencing…

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