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About dmdubay

Since retiring from Northwest Airlines and moving to the Pacific Northwest, I have more time to devote to writing. My first novel, "Tales of Two Sisters" was published over a year ago. I have been writing poetry for a long time and am attempting to collate my poetry into a short book, with pictures. A sequel to "Tales of Two Sisters" should be getting closer to completion soon. Gardening and tending the vineyard take a lot of time in the summer. Even though I love the outdoors, these activities do cut down on my writing. So I appreciate that wintertime allows me time to write. Writing, for me, is what brings things into focus and helps me to make sense of the things that life brings. It is a gift to me and I hope that it will be to you also.

smiling

Posted on March 30, 2015 by dmdubay

I was driving home the other day and got off I-5 at Smokey Point. Often, panhandlers are there asking for money. Sure enough, I saw a young, bearded man with a sign. When I got close enough to see what … Continue reading →

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car troubles

Posted on March 27, 2015 by dmdubay

Who earns a living driving their customers away? One day, my sister was driving her brand new car home from the grocery store. Driving defensively, her senses were sharpened and she followed all the traffic rules: staying within the speed … Continue reading →

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cell phones

Posted on March 24, 2015 by dmdubay

Why are horses always so negative? They say, “neigh” to everything.   I am really savvy when it comes to modern technology. (You can tell I’m joking already.) In fact, when we first got cell phones, Bud had to go … Continue reading →

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awkward

Posted on March 22, 2015 by dmdubay

I try to inflict my brand of humor on people I meet in public places. Often, in grocery stores when I am in the quick line for people who have fifteen or less items, I say to the person in … Continue reading →

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laugh for today

Posted on March 18, 2015 by dmdubay

Three blonds walked up to the bar and ordered martinis. When they got the drinks, they raised them in a toast. “Six months!” they said and drank. They ordered three more, raised them in a toast and said, “To six … Continue reading →

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Irish joke

Posted on March 18, 2015 by dmdubay

Everywhere I went today there was a sea of green. I had no idea there were so many shades of green, but living in Washington State, I should have guessed. And I do love green, that’s one of the reasons … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 14, 2015 by dmdubay

I have a very serious matter to report. I had a brain scan yesterday. The results: they found nothing. That’s probably why I couldn’t figure this one out. “A cowboy arrives at a ranch on Sunday, stays three days and … Continue reading →

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kid jokes

Posted on March 12, 2015 by dmdubay

My husband has gotten on the email lists of some people who send him off-color jokes. Most of them have to do with putting women down. He usually deletes them. Why do people find that type of humor entertaining? I … Continue reading →

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laughter – good medicine

Posted on March 9, 2015 by dmdubay

Question: Why were the people looking up at the ceiling and cheering?   How can you keep people in suspense? I’ll tell you later.   At our family reunion last month I laughed so much, my abs hurt. I don’t … Continue reading →

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smiling

Posted on March 7, 2015 by dmdubay

I am nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore I am perfect.   Internet quotes: “The problem with internet quotes is verifying them.” Abraham Lincoln   It’s easy to get people to smile. Just smile at them. They might wonder what you’re … Continue reading →

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