About EF Sweetman
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I am way out of line here, and I’ll pay for this later. Really pay. But I’m like most of you earthlings-with your priorities so out of whack that it’s a wonder how you survive each day. Like you, I … Continue reading →
Posted in Alec Baldwin, cautionary tales, conspiracy, humor, Inauguration 2017, New Year, Observations, Obsessions, politically incorrect, politicians, Politics, scandal, Trump
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Tagged Alec Baldwin, humor, inauguration, internet, life, Observations, politically incorrect, politics, Trump
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My blog is blowing up. I mean it, it is exploding with views, and I have absolutely no idea why. This is, sadly, a very beloved, but a neglected blog. I started it, I think, in 2007. I had no … Continue reading →
Posted in blogging, Blogroll, Boston, Boston Red Sox, Celebrations, christmas, essay, humor, internet, Observations, Obsessions, society, writing
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Tagged baseball, bicycles, blogging, cautionary tales, funny stories, humor, Massachusetts, Observations, obsessions, writing
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Oh, McDonald’s! Just when I think you’ve given up on your advertising campaign (has it been 10 or 12 years of I’m Lovin’ It!?) you turn us all completely on our heads with your new ad campaign. The Hamburgler! Remember him? … Continue reading →
Posted in blogging, essay, family, Millenials, Observations, Obsessions, parenthood, society, trends, fast food, McDonald's, writing
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Tagged fast food, hamburgler, humor, McDonald's, Observations, writing
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What a interesting start to winter here in the northeast! The temperature is in the mid fifties before noon on the first full day of winter and I have to tell you, things are a little crazy with this unusual … Continue reading →
Posted in blogging, cautionary tales, Celebrations, christmas, humor, Observations, Obsessions, photography, politically incorrect, society, winter
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Tagged cautionary tales, NSFW, Observations, photography, Winter Solstice
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It has been warm and snowless up here in Massachusetts. I am not complaining, the weather has been perfect for winter riding. If you don’t mind riding without snow or freezing temperatures. After last winter, this is something I don’t … Continue reading →
Posted in Bianchi, Bicycles, bicycling, blogging, christmas, photography, photos, winter, writing
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Tagged blogging, Observations, writing
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I’m old, therefore, my image of Santa Claus is this: I think anyone over 50 who celebrates Christmas is in agreement. So I guess I have to wonder, What Fresh Hell Is This? A whole new idea of Santa? Isn’t … Continue reading →
Posted in blogging, cautionary tales, christmas, conspiracy, drama, essay, family, humor, Men's Fashion, Observations, Obsessions, society, winter
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Tagged blogging, Christmas, Hipster Santa, humor, observervations, society
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Well what do you know, every day is a national day of some sort. Take today, December 4th. Most people might have it marked as a count down day to Hanukkah, Christmas, or the New Year. But no,December 4th is … Continue reading →
Posted in blogging, Celebrations, humor, internet, Observations, Obsessions, society
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Tagged brown shoes, cats, celebrations, cookies, faux fur, kittens, photos, work groups
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I can’t be the only one around who had no clue about the mega over-priced, crappy coffee chain red cups until my newsfeed and twitter informed me EVERYONE IS OUTRAGED OVER THE STARBUCKS RED CUP CONTROVERSY! Are we? We are? Really? I … Continue reading →
Posted in blogging, cautionary tales, drama, red cups, society, starbucks, who cares, writing
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Tagged blogging, drama, it's just coffee, Observations, red cups, society, starbucks
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Well, everyone could have predicted this, but here it is anyway: I finally got my grubby hands on a Brompton bicycle! Yes, it was at great personal sacrifice to my bike fleet. A couple of dear favorites ended up … Continue reading →
Posted in Bianchi, Bicycles, bicycling, blogging, Brompton, Observations, Obsessions
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Tagged bicycles, Brompton, Observations, obsessions, photography, writing
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I have a new obsession. This is a Bianchi Mini Velo. They are smaller than regular road bikes but have the same ergonomic geometry to feel almost similar to a full sized road bike. The purpose of these bikes are … Continue reading →
Posted in Bianchi, Bicycles, Mini Velo, Observations, Obsessions, writing
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Tagged Bianchi, bicycles, mini velo, Observations, obsessions, small bicycles, writing
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