Help me out of this rut
      Get up at 5 a.m. and, if you're disciplined, do a few reps of exercise. Jump into the shower. Dry your hair. Finish up with the bathroom. Eat breakfast. Feed the pets. If there's time, organize your day while catching up on the weather and news.
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You can't go back
By Brent E. McCoy thereal@roadrunner.com
      The previous column dealt with getting older. Those who remember that article will recall that when it comes to getting older, I'm against it. I am equally opposed to the alternative. I'm sure we've all said or thought that it would be great if we could be young again.
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Flights of fancy
      Not too long ago I was stopped in traffic on the 101 FreewayIronically I rejoiced, as the traffic gave me time to slow down and watch the vultures circling aheadAppreciating the graceful ease of such large birds soaring through the air, I wondered what the vultures smelled. Was there pr...
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Attack of the slime
By Leslie Gregory Haukoos leslieh@theacorn.com
      Yes, we know. It is every creature's inalienable right to partake of the bounty of God's good earth. We all share this planet, it's true. But I'd like to know who gave so many of them permission to partake of it in my garden?
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