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Saving memories
I have a row of pictures on the wall in my hallway. These are all 5×7 prints in matching frames. It became somewhat of a habit to periodically change the pictures following certain events or happenings. These photos were generally… Continue reading
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not for me
Yesterday I was told to think outside the box. Well, you know there is a reason there is a box. The purpose of the box is to keep things together. If you start going outside the box your stuff winds… Continue reading
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same game
It’s funny how alike our politics and our sports have become over the years. The team with the most money wins! That was an adage in baseball when it came to the Yankees. They won because they had the most… Continue reading
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self-care
It was an idea I had a while back and had started. Then I lost interest in that, that happens a lot with me I lose focus, and it was set aside. A few days ago, I ran across a… Continue reading
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Decoding the past
I received my little device for scanning 35MM slides and have begun that process. It works quite well and as advertised simple enough for a senior to operate. I did laugh at that bit of advertising feeling I was slighted… Continue reading
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It's a comfort
A cedar shingled house transports me back home every time I see one. My grandparents both lived in houses like that. My own childhood home was covered with those asbestos shingles that were so popular in the 50’s. Still,… Continue reading
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Leaving a record
We have all heard the expression, leaving a paper trail, and more recently leaving your digital footprint. It is certainly true on both accounts, at least with me it is. I went looking for a document and discovered the tremendous… Continue reading
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In the background
I ordered a device that will scan 35MM slides and convert them to digital files. They will then be in JPEG format. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, the folks that decided upon the standard. I read where… Continue reading
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Heroes and Villains
Ever get excited about a “find” only to discover it was nothing to get too excited about? I have had that happen to me more times than I care to mention. Most often it happens when researching the family tree.… Continue reading
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learn to live
Watched a segment on the news about back to school. It is that time of year again, after all, the fourth of July is long gone now, Labor Day and back to school are next up. The story began by… Continue reading