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I’m Lost

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by qball45
I’m Lost

As a singer I sing at many funerals and I was recently asked by a funeral director to sing at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper’s cemetery out in the country. As I was not familiar with the area, […]

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Rules To Teach Your Son

Posted on April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 by qball45
Rules To Teach Your Son

1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. 2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs. 3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king. 4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer. 5. Request the late check-out. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. 7. Hold your […]

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Blow Out

Posted on February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 by qball45
Blow Out

While I was pumping fuel into the truck this evening I did my customary walk around kicking tires and checking lights. It’s a rare occasion when I actually find something wrong. As luck would have it, I found that I had myself an extremely low tire. Actually, it wasn’t flat, it was leaking air. Rather […]

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The Diary Of A Snow Shoveler

Posted on February 2, 2019February 3, 2019 by qball45
The Diary Of A Snow Shoveler

Moved to Wisconsin this fall. We heard that summers are fun and winter is beautiful. We think there is no more beautiful a place in the whole world! December 8 – 6:00 PM It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours […]

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Elf On The Shelf 2018

Posted on January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by qball45
Elf On The Shelf 2018

Since the first time I saw the Elf on the Shelf images shared on social media I’ve laughed at each of them. Here are a few that I grabbed from my Facebook news feed during the Christmas 2018 season. I post them here for your enjoyment and entertainment.

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Ole Never Learns

Posted on January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by qball45
Ole Never Learns

Ole always seems to forget just how cold 10° below zero really is here in Minnesota. Thankfully, Lena remembers and is always ready to spring into action because certainly Ole never learns. — Image borrowed from my Facebook news feed

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Blown Hydraulic Hose

Posted on December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 by qball45
Blown Hydraulic Hose

Blowing a hydraulic hose on a food grade trailer happens on extreme rare occasion.  The key to handling this is to know exactly what to do to get things immediately shut down before the mess gets too large. As luck would have it on Thursday, the truck that had unloaded before I did was still […]

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Iowa 80 Truck Stop

Posted on December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 by qball45
Iowa 80 Truck Stop

It’d been several years since I’d stopped at the Iowa 80 TA Truck Stop.  If you are not aware of this particular truck stop you may wish to look it up.  This is the world’s largest truck stop as well as the world’s largest chrome shop.  If there’s a piece of chrome or a set […]

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Things To Be Thankful For

Posted on November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 by qball45
Things To Be Thankful For

Sometimes we should be more thankful for the things that don’t happen during the year.

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Sunrise Decreases Blood Pressure

Posted on November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 by qball45
Sunrise Decreases Blood Pressure

One of my favorite methods to reduce stress and attempt to lower my blood pressure (no medical evidence to prove effectiveness) is to take the time enjoy every sunrise and sunset that I can. No matter how many negative things may be happening in my life, I try to recognize and appreciate the beauty created […]

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