Dillard’s department store. Six sleek black heavy glass doors in a row. On the last door, the universal access symbol, with the following under it: DILLARD’S CARES ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have any difficulty in our store because of…
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Churches in the US are not subject to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, because we believe that it is important in our society not to subject religious institutions to (some of) the government’s whims. Which is why,…
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How much war news is too much? How many hours can be filled saying the same thing over and over again? All of them, apparently. I like listening to Morning Edition and All Things Considered while driving to and from…
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Why is it that the most attractive place to pile the snow is always the handicapped parking spot? Or failing that, in front of the curbcut?
This morning on the way to work I saw a coyote, digging in the snow, probably for prairie dogs. I’ve seen them before, usually just standing by the side of the road or running away – this one was very…
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The curse of low ceilings…I’ve been slightly obsessed with decorating the house lately. (“Slightly?” says my daughter. “You’re channelling Martha Stewart.” No, because Martha Stewart has tons of money, and I don’t. Plus she does those goofy rose ball arrangements.)…
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