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Seasoning the soul
The beach in the fall. The beach takes on a different feel when the temperatures drop. The breeze off the water no longer comforting, but biting. The sand feels firmer beneath your feet and there is a silence. Echoes of… Continue reading
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Far out
Some time back I decided to attempt to sculpt stone. I don’t know what made me want to do that I’m not a very artistic person, in fact, I’m not an artist of any kind. I purchased a set of… Continue reading
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I’m moving
Occasionally I make some social commentary. Well, okay I frequently make social commentary, and this morning is no exception. Scrolling down my “feed”, got to love these new terms we use today, I read a story concerning a Walgreens pharmacy.… Continue reading
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Those that remember
Thought to share a Halloween memory this morning. With no small children at home, no young grandchildren either and only a single great grandchild, I am out of the loop as far as the popular costumes/characters. That great granddaughter is… Continue reading
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We the people
When I open the site I use to compose these postings I can check page views. I admit to doing that almost every day, call it vanity if you like. When I checked this morning, it had recorded 768 views.… Continue reading
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Brought in
All over the United States there are a slew of dialects. Those words and phrases that we grew up hearing thinking everyone used them. But later on in life we learn that isn’t the case at all and there are… Continue reading
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Making waves
I remember getting a tape recorder, a very small reel to reel model. It was quite the bit of technology for a kid to play with, back then only the grown ups were allowed to fool with that stuff! But… Continue reading
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Waiting
Having reached that point in life where Drs. appts are frequent events and considered, going out, I have become far more aware of waiting rooms. Yes, you have to be patient, not just the patient. I have noticed that those… Continue reading
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Mucking
I thought to share one of the experiences I had as a machinist mate in the Navy. Machinist mates maintain and operate the main propulsion system and various auxiliary systems on ships. Commonly called a “hole” snipe if you are… Continue reading
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Those people
Early voting has started here in Maryland. As a result the news is full of stories concerning the vote, who can vote, where you can vote, and what is on the ballot. One country, one I don’t live in, has… Continue reading