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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.,

Thirteen Sweaters

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robin swetz

I’m at Goodwill, and I have found a lovely dress and a few other odds and ends. I head up to the cashier. Darn. A longish line, about three folks ahead of me. I make a quick decision, I will … Continue reading →

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A Familiar Journey

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robin swetz

My drive in this morning was slow and deliberate. The snow and ice coupled with my severely diminished tire tread have allocated me to the slow lane, driving with my hazards on at 20 miles per hour.  This all seems … Continue reading →

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Biotene

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robin swetz

I saw an interesting commercial for a product named Biotene recently.  There was a picture drawn of a mouth with an animated cactus and a hot sun to demonstrate dry mouth.  Then came drawings of two teeth wearing sunglasses. These … Continue reading →

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Standing Room Only (S.R.O)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robin swetz

The auditorium is full of people. The aisles are full of people sitting right there in the aisles.  There are about 20 people standing outside of the double doors, craning their necks to see the PowerPoint presentation projected on the … Continue reading →

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Brain Freeze

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robin swetz

                My local library has a box of old magazines that patrons can take one or two of for free. On the top of the pile is a Newsweek.  The front page has certainly piqued my interest.  It … Continue reading →

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The Crock Pot Situation

Posted on January 4, 2014 by robin swetz

My husband bought a crock pot, five years ago.  No, he hasn’t used it just yet. In fact, he hasn’t even taken it out of the box yet.  Oh, I’ve tried to be encouraging about the whole thing. After the … Continue reading →

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Ten Butter Knives

Posted on January 4, 2014 by robin swetz

I caught him doing it again. Can you believe it?  Yes, using the fork handle to spread butter on his toast. Oh, I’m going to figure this out. I have to. I am tired of the butter in the nooks … Continue reading →

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Leaf Blower

Posted on January 4, 2014 by robin swetz

On my way home today I spotted a man using a leaf blower. On his driveway. To blow the light dusting of snow off. Really.

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The IT Brief

Posted on January 4, 2014 by robin swetz

I recently received an e-mail at work. The Subject line was “The IT Brief”.  I had to smile to myself. What exactly does an IT Brief look like? Does it have lots of little keyboards on it? Or perhaps lots … Continue reading →

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Vinyl

Posted on November 2, 2013 by robin swetz

I was at the Goodwill looking for just the right 33 vinyl records. As I sifted through the large collection of vinyl filled record jackets, many of them vintage, an older gentleman began to talk to me. He was one … Continue reading →

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