Tag Archives: Musings

Buying Books

Posted on June 22, 2011 by fast eddie

It is so much easier to buy books than to read them. I have already resigned myself to the reality that I’ve bought more books than I can possibly ever read (see Turning Fifty Redux). But I can’t stop buying them. I … Continue reading →

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Loyalty Programs

Posted on June 21, 2011 by fast eddie

I am a sucker for loyalty programs. I love collecting points. I choose hotels (Starwood), airlines (BA, Southwest), rental cars (Hertz), restaurants (Nando’s, The Palm), movie theatres (Odeon, Regal), grocery stores (Sainsbury), coffee (Cafe Nero), and vitamins (GNC) in order to earn more points.  I get … Continue reading →

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Reruns

Posted on June 20, 2011 by fast eddie

I’m takin’ a break today for Father’s Day. Here are some of the most popular posts from the earlier days in case you missed them: Turning Fifty Redux Pillows Our Two Housekeepers The Telephone Seating Plans Golf Lessons Spitting Contests … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2011 by fast eddie

Do you love your parents as much as they love you? I never thought about this before I had my own kids. Amazed by each step. Excited by their discoveries. Sharing their triumphs. Frustrated by their struggles. Saddened by their disappointment.  Feeling their pain. … Continue reading →

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Cosmo

Posted on June 17, 2011 by fast eddie

I have spent a lot of time over the last few days waiting on NYC subway platforms perusing magazine covers. Among the numerous Tattoo, Muscle and Hip Hop titles, my curious eye was drawn to several headline teasers in the … Continue reading →

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