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I live in Western Australia, near the water, in the city. I like to wander about. I love my family and friends. I read when I can, write when I can, take photos and hope for the best.
"When, however, I look over the hints and memorandums I have taken down ... my heart almost fails me at finding how my idle humor has led me aside ..."
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In the Age of the Automobile - and nothing has shaped our culture like the motor car - there have been many great drivers but only one great passenger.
Tom Robbins
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Randomness in the Western Suburbs
As I walked home from the shops today, I started when an elderly man behind his brick wall said Sorry. I don't mean he apologised for startling me, I mean he said Sorry and then I noticed him and jumped.
So I said, Sorry, I didn't see you there!
Then he said, Can I tell you a short story I heard at the bowling club today?
And of course I said Yes.
The story went:
A first year medical student thought that terminal illness is something you get at the airport.
I said, Ohh, that's a good one! Seeya!
I'm not sure if this is more or less random than the guy I followed up this same wide and tree-lined street. Black business pants, white long-sleeved shirt, balding - I didn't notice him until he turned to caw back at a nearby crow.
Maybe I should be more superstitious.
So I said, Sorry, I didn't see you there!
Then he said, Can I tell you a short story I heard at the bowling club today?
And of course I said Yes.
The story went:
A first year medical student thought that terminal illness is something you get at the airport.
I said, Ohh, that's a good one! Seeya!
I'm not sure if this is more or less random than the guy I followed up this same wide and tree-lined street. Black business pants, white long-sleeved shirt, balding - I didn't notice him until he turned to caw back at a nearby crow.
Maybe I should be more superstitious.
Comments:
Ahhh, brilliant stuff!
Well done on the collecting by the way, excellent! And good luck this friday, ha ha!
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Well done on the collecting by the way, excellent! And good luck this friday, ha ha!
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