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Character
I have tried to explain what these blogs postings are all about several times. I think maybe I’m trying to explain that more to myself than I am to others. Still, the effort must be made. Shortly after I began,… Continue reading
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Uniform
It’s become a source of annoyance for me, too many choices, too many questions. I really miss the days when you could just say potato chips without having to follow that with an extensive description. Plain, ripple, thick cut, thin… Continue reading
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Identity
Trying to live your heritage. It’s something I see an awful lot of people trying to do these days. Personally, I find it foolish, a sort of social signaling to others. My ancestors were this, so I’m that too. Except,… Continue reading
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Best for business
“Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation. No theoretical checks — no form of government can render us secure. To suppose liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is… Continue reading
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Amendments
We often hear about extremists these days. But just what is an extremist? I view them as those that believe wholeheartedly, 100% of the time in whatever theology or ideology they profess. The same could be said for any interest… Continue reading
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Customary
Sadly, I attended another funeral service, although these days it is called a celebration of life. It’s a term I dislike. I just feel like if you want to celebrate my life don’t wait until I can’t attend the celebration.… Continue reading
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Precedent
My grandson is a lawyer. It’s a statement I never anticipated, but one I take great pride in saying. Yes, I’ll be taking some credit for that accomplishment. It’s funny how we can rationalize such things as that. Parents and… Continue reading
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A code
I have seen a variety of articles and posts regarding military members and their responsibility to NOT follow orders. I do find that a bit troubling, to say the least. As a retired member of the US Navy, I do… Continue reading
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Small town
Went to great clips to get a trim. At my age a trim is about as good as it gets, if you know what I mean. I’m not being asked if I want anything off the top! But great clips… Continue reading
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Following instructions
Twenty five years later. A quarter of a century has passed. We promised to “never forget” and we haven’t forgotten what happened that day. What we have done is shifted the blame! We are not allowed to state that it… Continue reading