Back Talk

Trolín

by Rodro

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Homecare Assist

Business Profile by Heidi Fellner

My family went through an ordeal recently: moving my grandmother from her one-bedroom apartment to senior housing. Her new home, affiliated with her beloved Moravian church, is more than most of us could ask for in her circumstances—spacious, comfortable, and flexible enough to provide her with more care if she needs it. Moreover, homemade meals, […]

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A Farewell to Pants

Dateland by Jennifer Parello

I have a long commute to work, which gives me a lot of time to think important thoughts. Today, for example, I calculated the percentage of male drivers who choose not to wear pants while driving long distances. It’s a surprisingly high percentage, based on my sophisticate algorithms that involve calculus, a working knowledge of […]

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Belonging to the Low-End Pool

Consider the Source by Julie Dafydd

Dick had always been the quintessential “friend-of-a-friend” who took care of everyone’s insurance needs.
I am generally dubious about any “friend-of-a-friend,” because my friendships tend to be inexplicable bonds rooted in childhood, and propelled purely by a fear of others. A “friend-of-a-friend” is, therefore a colossal leap into the world of strained and reluctant association.
Even more […]

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Ms. Behavior©: Guilty But Satisfied

by Meryl Cohn

Dear Ms. Behavior:
I recently bought a piece of furniture from my friend, Sally. The bureau was beautiful, but pricey, especially because she was trying to sell it to friends during a private moving sale. But I fell in love, and had to have it.
Anyway, when my girlfriend and I got it home, we found some […]

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