The Strange Case of the Parkie and Mr. Hyde

I assume that most of us have read (or seen the movie version) "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", as first written by Robert Louis Stevenson. But just in case you haven't, let me give you a quick - and hopefully non-spoiling - synopsis: Dr. Jekyll, a somewhat mild-mannered doctor (described as a kind, sociable, amiable, reputable gentleman) feels that there is always a battle going on between the good and evil within himself. He'd spent a good part of his life trying to repress, as he believes, the evil urges within him. Failing to do so, he instead develops a serum (potion) to separate himself from the 'evil' side that is within him ...

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Tom’s Common Sense 101

I am constantly amazed at - well, how can I put this mildly - the lack of common sense in some folks out there. (None of my readers, of course!) But some folks... well, you just wonder, were they raised in the back-country by wolves?? Where in the heck did they learn to drive? Or were they raised the same way they seem to be raising their kids? ...

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Lessons Learned… I’m Not 20 Anymore

I remember when my closest niece was born. My wife got the call and headed up north to help out and, well, just be there. (I, unfortunately, had to work. Oh joy...). Well, this little red-haired baby, whom I've watched grow up into a beautiful young lady, started college this week, along with my other niece. And my first thought was, "Good grief, what happened to the time?!? It was only yesterday I was a good looking (ha!) 20-something young man! What happened!!" Then I look in the mirror and yes, I know what happened! ...

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