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Mark Warde

Fishing tales

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Of all the activities of men, few gather the exaggerations of what happened during a fishing trip. In fact, its been said the farther away the location, the larger the size of the fish. Perhaps the line, “Early to bed, early to rise, fish all day, make up lies,” says it best.

Risking my man card

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Men will do a lot to avoid losing their Man Card.

Recalling the carnival

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This week our city has scheduled a carnival to provide great fun and entertainment for people of all ages. It’s the same folks who set up the Midway during the Texas State Fair.

Coercing the Supreme Court

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It has been said that, if you consider yourself to be of some influence, try bossing around someone else’s dog.

Getting from here to there

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The means of transportation has seldom ever meant much to this writer. I have driven or ridden plenty, from wheels to trains to wings to boats as well as horses, and to be honest, they all can be fun or getcha killed with very little effort.

Twitter dee, Twitter dumb

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Efforts to govern the freedom of speech have picked up speed in Washington. Why the hurry? Does the Department of Homeland Security have a chicken in the oven? The timing is highly suspicious, don’t you think?

Much ado about little

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When I was a kid growing up in Florida, my sister, Karen, and I loved it whenever company dropped by our house in Delray Beach. Especially unannounced. Since our home life wasn’t all that peaceful, guests meant a break from the tension of an alcoholic step-father and a mother who would pick fights with him.

A fugitive in pink

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Great escapes are the stuff of fables, tales and movies. Somehow, against all odds, a getaway is planned and executed with lifeand-death hanging in the balance. It makes for intense drama and the object bidding for liberation is certain to become a hero of sorts.

Mastering in happiness

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Enjoying a healthy belly laugh is good for the soul. In fact, the people I enjoy being around the most are those with a good sense of humor. Moreso are people who can laugh at themselves.

A monster's kingdom

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Puff the Magic Dragon was a popular folk tune by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1963. It was a mythical song about a young boy, Jackie, and his friendly, imaginary sea monster.