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Rich and Poor in Bristol
My friends with money are not greedy.
Dec 28, 2025 • Ben Talley
A Real Christmas Ghost Story
Before reading another word, I must hereby state that I do not believe in ghosts.
Dec 21, 2025 • Ben Talley
Realizing our greatest gift - and using it
It is the season of giving.
Dec 14, 2025 • Ben Talley
Special Edition ... from Santa Himself
My friends,
Dec 10, 2025 • Ben Talley
Lunch with an F-16 Fighter Pilot (a Christmas story)
Hey, Ben, since it’s Christmastime, why not write about something else?
Dec 7, 2025 • Ben Talley
Nearly meeting your Maker while playing Santa
Immediately after Thanksgiving each year - even before the leftover turkey grows cold - I begin donning my Santa suit and visiting the homes of many a…
Nov 30, 2025 • Ben Talley
How to Ruin Your Thanksgiving Dinner
No, I’m not talking about cooking the turkey or the ham too long.
Nov 23, 2025 • Ben Talley
Eat at the Shanghai!
If you ask them if they are Chinese, they will tell you they are American.
Nov 16, 2025 • Ben Talley
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