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James Durbin Comes Home

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sat, 14 May 2011 23:13:57 EDT

When the Santa Cruz Mayor presented James Durbin with a surfboard, Durbin laughed and said, "I'm probably the only person in Santa Cruz that doesn't surf. I just sing."

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Published: May 14, 2011

Living With Graves Disease

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:55:27 EDT

The thyroid hormones regulate the body's metabolism, energy, growth and nervous system. Too much or too little hormone is like an orchestra led by a madman.

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Published: Dec 02, 2010

An Angry Ghost in Texas

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:38:22 EDT

It was a simple problem. Find a place to board my horse. Who knew I'd find a ghost with attitude.

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Published: Oct 31, 2010

San Bruno Explosion Still Too Hot to Handle

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:48 EDT

Just as the San Francisco area residents in San Bruno were sitting down to dinner less than 24 hours ago, a sound described as "like a bomb" sent them running, grabbing pets and belongings on their way out the door.

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Published: Sep 10, 2010

Yosemite and Alfred Hitchcock

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:01:45 EDT

Too late I realized the first birds to go nuts in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" were seagulls.

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Published: Jul 16, 2010

Alice's Restaurant Almost

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:31:17 EDT

The parking lot was full of motorcycles lined up like racehorses in the starting gates. We understood in an instant the draw for sport touring motorcyclists the world over.

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Published: Apr 01, 2010

Steinbeck 2010

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:02:26 EDT

Did John Steinbeck's characters cut through ice and snow to head west? If they had, it would have gone something like this.

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Published: Mar 21, 2010

Diary of a Grim Reaper- Halloween - the Day After

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:47:45 EDT

What could be wrong with a skinny white woman dressed as a Grim Reaper?

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Published: Nov 01, 2009

Bonnie, Oprah and Me

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:46:20 EDT

I decided to add to my income today. Many writers work day jobs. Many go to great lengths to find work compatible with their muse. I am no different. That's when I noticed the remote control to my television.

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Published: Oct 17, 2009

I Thought This was an Insane Asylum

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:19:42 EDT

I love going to historical sites and having adventures. However, RD is not as curious as I am. I would confess the whole history to him later.

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Published: Oct 06, 2009

Fort Washita Haunted Tours

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:34:12 EDT

Every Halloween visitors follow historic characters around the old fort and hear ghost stories by candlelight.

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Published: Sep 23, 2009

"Where the Red Fern Grows" and Jincy's Kitchen

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:09:12 EDT

In Keys, Oklahoma turn west at Armstrong Bank, go 1/4 mile to Qualls Road, turn South and go 7 miles through the Ozarks until the pavement turns to dirt. The old general store looks much as it did in the 1930's.

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Published: Sep 20, 2009

Medicine Park, Oklahoma

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:55:27 EDT

In 1908 the newly formed state of Oklahoma decided it wanted its very own public resort. Medicine Park and the Wichita Mountains were the perfect choice.

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Published: Sep 13, 2009

Mount Scott, Oklahoma

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:45:32 EDT

Imagine riding on the back of your motorcycle through green rolling hills and valleys surrounded by wildflowers when off in the distance you see a couple of buffalo.

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Published: Sep 13, 2009

Meer Store and Restaurant, Meer, Oklahoma

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:29:00 EDT

It's not uncommon for a long distance motorcyclist to ride for good food. Actually, I think it's listed as a requirement in the Sport Touring Bible.

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Published: Sep 13, 2009

Motorcycles, Dehydration and Heat Exhaustion

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:43:17 EDT

While water and rest will be plenty to recuperate someone experiencing heat injury, heat exhaustion is a different matter altogether.

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Published: Sep 04, 2009

Dehydration - Signs, Symptoms and Preventions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:05:49 EDT

Who goes on a vacation where you end up in bed with a migraine and barfing? Apparently, I do.

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Published: Aug 26, 2009

Tangy Fruit Salad

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:13:21 EDT

Who doesn't struggle to get their families to eat more fruits and vegetables? Here's one recipe that is fun and quick. The possibilities are as endless as the fruit section in your local market.

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Published: Aug 17, 2009

Traveling with the Messiah: the Flokati and the Accountant

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:47:32 EDT

Someone was knocking on his door. As water dripped from his overcoat onto his Greek Flokati rug, Mike, was in no mood for visitors.

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Published: Aug 14, 2009

Flash Fiction: Thaddeus Letter

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (D.M. Davison) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:15:20 EDT

When Mr. Duncan introduced Grace Livingston to the office, no one was more shocked.

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Published: Aug 09, 2009