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Mental Illness: The Stigma of Silence
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 17:04:06 in Living
“Bravo! This piece makes for powerful "sunshine" into an often misunderstood populace. We need a growing body of supportive information to educate all of us. My friends who have this condition vary widely in their struggles and successes. Truly, what helps them is the safety to be open and honest, and for others to accept them "as is." I'm learning all the time how to be a better friend because they had the courage to let me know how.”
God Sues Congress
Commented Sep 15, 2009 at 14:46:41 in Comedy
“Of course He'd give you an exclusive interview! Well done!”
This Blog Post Is Even Weirder Than Michael Jackson
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 10:04:48 in Comedy
“Mike Bloomfield! I had his Electric Flag album years ago, and one of his songs always pops into my mind during mind-numbing meetings: Slow Dance On A Killing Floor. Dave, a great column for a reunion of Grim Reaperees.”
A Preposterous Pre-Digital Primer
Commented Jun 10, 2009 at 16:23:39 in Comedy
“Oh, yeah, those IBM Selectric, 8-track cartridge, transistor radio, rotary dial days of yore. Twitter? I'm a technosaur who likes it best when it's done by birds. Hurling a paper airplane your way, Dave!”
hp blogger Dave Astor replied on Jun 10, 2009 at 17:01:38
“Hi BostonSMS,
Thanks for your great comment, your droll take on Twitter, and the reminder of all those devices that now seem ancient. I guess a non-electric typewriter was an early wireless device....
Best wishes, Dave”
Thanks for your great comment, your droll take on Twitter, and the reminder of all those devices that now seem ancient. I guess a non-electric typewriter was an early wireless device....
Best wishes, Dave”
Crash Course
Commented Jun 04, 2009 at 20:40:03 in Living
“Disasters aren't just on the road. I left my passenger side door open and broke it and part of the wall backing out of my own garage. My husband said, "What happened?!" I said, "I was navigating the dangerous terrain of our driveway, a kind of Goomba Positioning System for non-Italians.”
hp blogger Jerry Zezima replied on Jun 16, 2009 at 20:44:00
“What you need is a Garage Positioning System.”
Chrysler & GM: What Happens if Your Car Blows Up?
Commented Jun 04, 2009 at 15:00:33 in Business
“Don, thanks for the heads up. Another sad commentary on American business practices. I'm still driving my nine year old Honda and lovin' it.”
Abraham Lincoln's Vegetarian Address
Commented Jun 04, 2009 at 14:46:46 in Comedy
“Brilliant! You can fool all of the people some of the time but never with Tofurkey.”
Damn Yankees and Their Pricey New Stadium
Commented Apr 05, 2009 at 18:45:55 in Comedy
“Dave, you hit your point out of the park.”
hp blogger Dave Astor replied on Apr 05, 2009 at 19:35:56
“Hi BostonSMS,
Thank you!!
Best wishes, Dave”
Thank you!!
Best wishes, Dave”
Jobless But Not Jokeless in Journalism
Commented Mar 30, 2009 at 10:20:18 in Comedy
“It's come to this: will write for food. If we didn't laugh we'd be crying. But many columnists soldier on and if the June conference in Ventura, CA by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists is any indication, the brightest among us will know we must continue to improve and expand our craft. www.columnists.comm) I hear you'll be on the panel and a very welcome addition.”
"Jailhouse Talk"
Commented Mar 26, 2009 at 22:06:16 in Living
“Loved this. More people should do volunteer work in prisons. It would be eye-opening. I taught a meditation/journaling program at Webster correctional Facility in CT. It remains one of the most moving, insightful experiences of my life.”
"Withering Heights"
Commented Jan 13, 2009 at 22:41:10 in Living
“Up On A Roof ain't your song. Boots to the ground is your motto and mine. Next time wear your parachute.”
Christmas Letter 2008
Commented Dec 16, 2008 at 21:18:50 in Living
“Now that brought me holiday cheer. A letter that didn't list world-changing accomplishments that left me feeling like a knuckle-dragger whose big achievement was untangling Christmas lights. Thank you for that!”
"Sole Searching"
Commented Sep 22, 2008 at 22:24:34 in Style
“Who knew shoes would become such a science? Having such small feet (5 - that's the size, not the number of feet) I have a hard time finding sneakers. Everyone tells me to go to the kiddie section, but at age 54, I don't want to wear light up pink shoes with princesses on them. You don't have it that hard, Air Zezima.”
"To the Rescue"
Commented Aug 20, 2008 at 08:59:04 in Living
“Thanks for taking us with you to class. Recently I was at a conference dinner held at a restaurant and one of the attendees started choking. The quick-acting owner of the restaurant saved her life. Later the 32-year old owner said she had learned the Heimlich maneuver when she was 16 but had never used it until then.”
hp blogger Jerry Zezima replied on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:28:09
“You never know when it will come in handy. The CPR class was invaluable and I would recommend it to anyone. Now I can even save my own life.”
Boston Tea Party, Arkansas Snuff Fest
Commented Aug 16, 2008 at 22:58:44 in Politics
“Second-hand smoke I can understand, but the dangers of second-hand spit? As gross as I think chewing tobacco is, I am against micro-managing everyone's life. If there is worry about "setting an example for children" much bigger issues (violence and mindless consumerism, etc.) beg attention. The idea of kids being corrupted while sitting in the gallery is ludicrous. Somebody talk to baseball players!”
2dogwoman replied on Aug 16, 2008 at 23:33:51
“Thanks BostonSMS, you're a real tea-in-Boston-Harbor thinker from the good old days when Americans refused to be pushed around. If they wanted to smoke, they smoked. If they wanted to spit, they spat, and there was no mindless consumerism -- you bought only what you couldn't grow or build.
Good points!”
Good points!”
