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About robin swetz

I am a creative writer that enjoys the simple things in life. I really connect with humor and really like making observations and writing about them with an overlay of humor. Its what makes my world go around.,

Grocery Cart

This morning at the grocery store, I ducked into the Women’s Room before digging into my list. And, right there, taking up the majority of the restroom is a shopping cart. A woman had brought it in with her. It … Continue reading

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A Gaggle of Girls

  There are four of them in all, maybe 15 years old.  They are all perched on the edge of a bench, a bench built for two.  They sit, backs to each other, and talk very quietly.  Then, a man … Continue reading

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Pen Pal

  Today I received a special letter.  It was addressed to me by name, written in blue pen in cursive.  I love getting letters.  My mail is most often bills, junk mail (right now quite a bit of political propaganda), … Continue reading

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The Backer-Inner

    I just witnessed one of my pet peeves. The backer-inner. Yes, at the soccer field.  She was the one with 5 minivans behind her, as she attempted to back into her parking space.  The parade of drivers watched … Continue reading

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Risk Taker

Today at the second hand shop, I met a risk-taker.  Yes, the customer before me in line.  She was purchasing 4 puzzles.  All 4 puzzles had elastic bands across them to keep the boxes closed.  Now, that is a risk.  … Continue reading

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Don’t Feed the Outfielders

    I am walking to my son’s field for his Saturday baseball game, fifth of the season. I spot a little boy on the outside of the fence dropping sunflower seeds into a very small hand pushed and squeezed … Continue reading

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Waiting Room

     As I wait at the doctor’s office, I am met with a large sign that announces “CELL PHONES INTERFERE WITH OUR EQUIPMENT. Please, no cell phone use while in the office.  Thank you for your cooperation.”  I am … Continue reading

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Honored Guest

  Today, something very interesting happened. I was attending a training, and the last person arrived to find there were no chairs left for her.  One of the other seated participants signaled to the presenter that there in fact was … Continue reading

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Car Pilot

Today on the ride into work I saw a young man on a bicycle holding a Dunkin Donuts coffee in one hand, taking sips as he kept pedaling along. This reminds me of the time I saw a man on … Continue reading

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Freeze Pop Wrapper Stuck in the Fence

An interesting sight has caught my eye, a freeze pop wrapper stuck in a fence. It was clearly purposefully put there, after it was enjoyed on a hot summer day. The individual discarding it seems to be somewhat concerned about … Continue reading

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