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Having Been There

My favorite poem.

Mar 26, 2022

Having Been There

Mar 26, 2022

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I'm an Old Man and I Own it

May 19, 2024

I'm an Old Man and I Own it

May 19, 2024

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The Dreaded Laundromat

Don't make me go.

Dec 13, 2022

The Dreaded Laundromat

Dec 13, 2022

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We're Living Happily in Our Old Age

From an old couple.

Mar 10, 2024

We're Living Happily in Our Old Age

Mar 10, 2024

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If My Wife Were Black

I love her sense of humor.

Mar 20, 2024

If My Wife Were Black

Mar 20, 2024

Naughty Words You Should No Longer Use

Aug 24, 2024

Naughty Words You Should No Longer Use

Aug 24, 2024

Hit Songs That Were Played Too Much

Many of my favorite songs dominated the airwaves during the 80’s and 90’s.

Aug 16, 2024

Hit Songs That Were Played Too Much

Aug 16, 2024

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I Understand the Assignment

Kamala's signiture Converse All Stars

Jul 25, 2024

I Understand the Assignment

Jul 25, 2024

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🔵 I Used the Blue Dot Before Nebraska Did🔵

As the 2024 November election draws near, texts from Kamala Harris and the DNC campaign are coming in more frequently by the day.

Jul 4, 2024

🔵 I Used the Blue Dot Before Nebraska Did🔵

Jul 4, 2024

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Willful Ignorance Will Win the Election for Trump

Remember I told you so.

May 26, 2024

Willful Ignorance Will Win the Election for Trump

May 26, 2024

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Have You Ever Wondered Why Men Spit?

I've not seen women spit.

May 16, 2024

Have You Ever Wondered Why Men Spit?

May 16, 2024

My Ode to the Odometer

I've been around.

May 12, 2024

My Ode to the Odometer

May 12, 2024

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Today There's Nothing That Can’t Wait

No need to rush.

May 10, 2024

Today There's Nothing That Can’t Wait

May 10, 2024

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Do We Need a Thumbs Down Option on Medium?

I think we do.

Apr 29, 2024

Do We Need a Thumbs Down Option on Medium?

Apr 29, 2024

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I Wish I Had Thought of That

The US patent office is busy.

Apr 21, 2024

I Wish I Had Thought of That

Apr 21, 2024

High Notes for the Brave Heart

Get your hankies out.

Apr 12, 2024

High Notes for the Brave Heart

Apr 12, 2024

Why Blacks Vote for Trump

What am I missing here?

Apr 6, 2024

Why Blacks Vote for Trump

Apr 6, 2024

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A Highlight is a Wink

How Medium works.

Apr 2, 2024

A Highlight is a Wink

Apr 2, 2024

Doctor Google Has a Co-Pay

Health anxiety is crippling.

Mar 30, 2024

Doctor Google Has a Co-Pay

Mar 30, 2024

The Zen of the Zero Birthday

Milestones matter

Mar 29, 2024

The Zen of the Zero Birthday

Mar 29, 2024

Tony Pretlow

Tony Pretlow

Dedicated reader and commenter. Occasional writer. I enjoy writing poetry and prose. Father of five. Happily married/retired. Northwestern U. Alumni.

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