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- Six Ways To Know You’re Deadby George AlgerIn this day and age, with so much strife and division in the world, it’s not too much of a stretch to wonder if we’re all heading toward extinction. When that will happen is anyone’s guess. But you and I will die before then. It’s as routine as being born. However, regarding our own fate,…
- Obligationby George Alger“Obligation.” The term had weight. Meaning. It had always represented an honored principle. But in recent years, its sway, at least regarding social circumstances, had grown tenuous. As Phil debated attending the funeral, it weighed heavier than ever. He pictured the inevitable eulogies: “Such a kind soul,” “Always willing to lend a hand,” “A pillar…
- Grandma Speedyby George Alger“Ma’am, do you know why I pulled you over?” “Speeding.” Shirley paused and then emphasized, “Again.” The policeman said nothing. “Officer, I’m sure you get a lot of lame excuses about not deserving a ticket. But I do.” “Ma’am, I’m not sure I understand.” “It’s simple,” the woman took a breath. “It’s not that I’m…
- Work: Late Againby George AlgerDespite the rain, I was having a perfectly fine day. And then I got out of bed. (More on that in a moment). The secret to my success — when I can accomplish it — is sleeping through my alarm clock. (Full disclosure: sometimes I cheat by “forgetting” to set it). Anyway, I awoke to…
- Perfect Failby George AlgerIf there was ever a time to fail, it was now. I had been devising most of the year, but the moment was never right: it had to be perfect. Or, at least as perfect as could be expected to ask for a first date. Especially since I had never spoken with her, summer break…