_A Life In No Straight Lines_
__An R-rated blog about life, not for children, the faint of heart or the easily offended__
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the Bullseye in the wall
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it. ~ Marcus Aurelius This week I was called in for jury duty, it turned out to be a week long experience. The trial covered a difficult case which included an accusation of violence by a husband against a wife. The topic…
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The Death of Aloysius McGillicutty
The Death of Aloysius McGillicutty Today I was informed of the death of Aloysius McGillicutty. That’s not his real name, he was my constant friend, companion and partner in crime from ages ten to sixteen. Our paths began to separate once we hit high school and eventually we would drift apart. We reconnected a few…
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Heroes, POWs, Mafiosos, and Hillbillies (Part 2)
Heroes, POWs, Mafiosos, and Hillbillies (Part 2) Grandpa K In case you missed Part 1 My paternal grandfather was a very typical staunch Irish Catholic man. He was so dedicated to the idea that one summer some neighbors decided to do something nice for him. He had these clam back metal chairs that he loved…
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Heroes, POWs, Mafiosos, and Hillbillies (Part 1)
Heroes, POWs, Mafiosos, and Hillbillies – (Part 1) Pow, my maternal grandfather I had two grandfathers, like we all did, but I was luckier than most in the grandfather department. My maternal grandfather was an amazing man. He was a hard worker, a smoker, a drinker, a wise-ass, a tough guy, all five foot four…
Crazy Uncle Mike 