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A Salute to Rubin Simanoff on Veterans Day
My World War II hero is my grandfather, Technical Sergeant Rubin Simanoff of the 353rd Army Corps of Engineers. I never met Rubin, but I imagine he was a lot like me: Loud, social, and clever. He loved to chat…
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Push The Four Questions’ Buttons Anytime
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is kicking back in a red polo shirt and shorts. Let the good times roll. What is making Dave happy today? Dave spoke up for himself today. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day? Dave recently…
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Her Name Is The Four Questions and She Dances on the Sand
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team T-shirt. He was wearing a green polo shirt earlier, but he spilled oatmeal on it. What a schlemiel! What is making Dave happy today? Dave had some of…
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Mary Lou Retina
As the ophthalmologist was preparing me for photocoagulation this afternoon, it took every ounce of restraint in my body to not turn to him and say, “Do you expect me to talk?” That’s because, until today, my only knowledge of…
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There’s No Crying in The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave wishes he were dressed as joyfully as JoJo Siwa, but he’s just wearing a polo shirt and shorts as usual. What is making Dave happy today? Dave was very happy to see Michaela Jaé Rodriguez named…
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Bird Lines
Our neighborhood has looked a bit Hitchcockian since the weather got cool. Large flocks of birds have taken up residence on power lines all over South Tampa. It looks a bit menacing, doesn’t it? I assure you there’s nothing to…
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To Boldly Go Where The Four Questions Have Gone Before
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a new Lightning T-shirt and a pair of shorts. It’s a bit warmer today than it was yesterday. What is making Dave happy today? Dave got some chores done early and now he’s watching…
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Here Comes the Sun (an Hour Earlier Than Yesterday)
Daylight Saving Time1 kicked in yesterday, and lots of people seem upset. I’m not one of them. I time my runs with the sunrise, and an earlier start means I won’t be late for work. Ergo, I won’t have to…
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Take The Four Questions Down to the Paradise City
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is dressed for comfort today1 in a T-shirt, sweatshirt, shorts, and white socks. What is making Dave happy today? Dave took a short nap after lunch. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day? Dave says taking…
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Somebody Alert Ed McMahon
Is there anything more fun than pretending you’ve misheard your other half?1 I do this all the time with the Complimentary Spouse, and he seems to enjoy it. In fact, he’s a good sport and goes along with it. I…
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The Four Questions Always Go for It on Fourth Down
What is Dave wearing today? It’s game day, so Dave is wearing all Alabama stuff, including Alabama socks. Jealous? What is making Dave happy today? Dave has been nursing the Complimentary Spouse back to health. Britt says he has food…
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Acceptance, Change, and Me
I have been thinking lately about how difficult it is to balance radical acceptance and self-growth. It has always been a challenge for me, and I’m willing to bet for many others, because the two concepts seem to have disparate…