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love, loss, healing, and humor…in no particular order

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Tag: Second City Improv Daze

The Writing is on the Wall

The Writing is on the Wall

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
I really enjoyed writing last week’s blog. And it came at just the right time. I began the new year with a grand cleaning and organizing project around the apartment. I’d gone through ever... Read More
My $2k T-Shirt

My $2k T-Shirt

Posted on August 1, 2011January 31, 2016 by Ron Stempkowski
Every so often I stumble across a neatly folded red t-shirt tucked way back in my closet when I’m organizing or looking for something. I’m always compelled to unfurl it, unfailingly get lo... Read More
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    by Ron Stempkowski
    My upcoming book exists because of a promise. Ken was full of kindness, grace, and humor. So much so that...
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    When I woke up on New Year’s Day 2026, the first words* out of my mouth were, “This is the...
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    It’s my fourth year, sitting with a stack of envelopes packed with selected memories from the past year since starting...
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