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Brass Dreams

I am cleaning my antique brass bed.    The last time I attempted this, over thirty years ago, was embarrassing.   After a weekend of scrubbing brass, some stains remained on my hands as I entered the office.  A concerned colleague inquired.   I explained it was tarnish from my brass bed.   He grinned, “You may be holding [...]

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My Goddaughter

Tomorrow is the baptism of my niece, Alexandra Paige King, and I am the Godfather.   Lexi is not a blood relative, but our families are close so ‘Uncle Mark’ comes natural.   I am so proud, but a little nervous.   This is a Roman Catholic service and according to the rules, “A Godparent must lead a [...]

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