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Currently
I’m reading and hearing about those news outlets filing a lawsuit against Trump for banning the press. The grounds being freedom of speech. It’s in the first amendment! Well, I have read the first amendment and don’t see anything in… Continue reading
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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