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About enthusiasmiscontagious

I am an individual who analyzes all facets of life in the hopes of squeezing out some of the humorous parts.

Black Friday Races are Here


Today is known as Black Friday or as I like to refer to it as, Black and Blue Friday. This is the day Americans perform the equivalent of the “Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Get out of the … Continue reading

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My Thanksgiving Perspective


As I reflect on Thanksgiving I will share with you what makes me grateful: I am thankful for the errant Lego I stepped on, because it bears witness that I have been blessed with children. I’m thankful for my laugh … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Comparisons


Growing up, our family didn’t have a lot of money. We had a lot of love, but little money. Thriftiness was the buzzword in our house. Yet as bad as I thought we had it, it didn’t compare to what … Continue reading

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Interpretive Ballet not for Everyone


Recently in an effort to make our children appreciate the fine arts, my wife had us attend a New York Ballet performance. If you’ve never attended a ballet, the only way to describe it is choreographed jaywalking. You wouldn’t see … Continue reading

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