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celebrating the colors
With all the discussion around the recent military parade I just naturally have to add my observations and comments. It is part of the reason I write these blogs after all, as a record of my thoughts for future… Continue reading
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Joe the 1st
In thinking about these no king protests I can’t help draw a parallel to the loyalists of the American revolution. They were in full support of the king. So why would that parallel the protests today? Well, those protesting… Continue reading
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Strength
As we all are aware yesterday we had a grand parade to celebrate the US Army. We also had protests across the land called “No Kings Day” protesting President trump. It was also Flag day and Presidents Trump birthday.… Continue reading
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Just cloth?
I was told the other day that our flag was nothing more than a piece of cloth. It is just fine to burn it, step on it, spit on it. or anything else you would want to do. Hey,… Continue reading
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reality
There are little things that appear to go unnoticed by many people that jump off the page to me. Perhaps it is just my age or my “grass roots” conservative upbringing. It could be my lack of formal education,… Continue reading
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boundaries
One has to wonder why so many people are now protesting against the enforcement of law. Don’t be distracted, don’t be misled or confused by all the rhetoric, that is what is happening in LA and spreading across the… Continue reading
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insurance
To insure domestic tranquility. One of the stated reasons for the creation of the constitution of the United States. It is important to understand that the creation of that document took a great deal of compromise and debate before… Continue reading
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Essential lessons
There has been a big change in the lessons we teach our children. The fundamental difference being perhaps best expressed by this little story. The little engine that could. A favorite in the little golden book series it told… Continue reading
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a cultural institution?
A cultural institution. That is what the current mayor of the city of Baltimore says about the illegal riding of dirt bikes on the city streets. It has been and continues to be a major issue during the summer… Continue reading
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If only
Reasons and excuses. We spend a lifetime debating, fighting, arguing and in general, complaining about either one of those actions. We are seeking an advantage. That is the sole reason for that. The entire time we are doing that we… Continue reading







