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ELIZABETH AND UTE (Guest Post by Paul Curran)

Elizabeth wrinkled her nose: “Stinktier.” I started to laugh: “Really? That’s cool. It’s ‘skunk’ in English but we say anything that smells bad ‘stinks’.” “Sk –uuunk?” She looked at me for confirmation and I nodded. “Skunk.” She said confidently. Then, … Continue reading

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BUREAUCRATS, BANANAS & BLUEBERRIES (Guest Post by Paul Curran)

Paul has eagerly volunteered to help me fill up my new Monday guest post slots.   Here are two great stories in one post.  Enjoy!   BUREAUCRATS, BANANAS & BLUEBERRIES By: Paul Curran I exited Sealand’s huge Port Elizabeth container and break bulk … Continue reading

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BUSTED! (Guest Post by Paul Curran)

Paul can be such a devil!  Enjoy: BUSTED! By: Paul Curran   “Thunderchicken, I think it’s the next left.” Loverboy’s Turn me Loose  played in the background as I watched the back doors of Elroy’s trailer ahead of me.   In … Continue reading

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