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The last stop
Ever wonder where Santa’s last stop is? And how does he feel when he reaches into that sack and pulls out the last toy? It is a sigh of relief, or an exclamation of joy? It is something I… Continue reading
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As it should be
Merry Christmas. I got up as I usually do, grabbed my coffee, turned on the computer. Posted my morning salutation and checked my memories page. Yes, it is a bit of a routine. Scrolling down I can see Christmas… Continue reading
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Believing
Remembering Santa Claus. I was talking with the wife the other day about that. I can’t say for certain when I first realized that Santa Claus wasn’t a real thing. To be honest about it I don’t remember when… Continue reading
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I have questions
The older I get the more often I find myself thinking about my mortality. I expect that is a common enough thing. I do remind myself that as Grandmother Bennett was fond of saying, “don’t concern yourself with things… Continue reading
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Progress?
Is progress simply making things easier, faster, more convenient, less expensive or less restrictive? Seems to me a lot of people believe that is exactly what progress is all about. I was raised with the axiom, if something is… Continue reading
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Charity and Wealth
“Wealth consists in not having great possessions, but in having few wants.” (Epictetus) That bit of wisdom from one of my favorite stoic philosophers came to mind this morning. I suppose it has to do with the Christmas season… Continue reading
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Signs of the season
Each year there are new Christmas decorations. In recent years the Grinch has enjoyed the spotlight and I’m seeing him everywhere. I recall when icicle lights first appeared. There are the blow up decorations in all sizes. The snow globes… Continue reading
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reserved?
I was scrolling down my page when I saw an advertisement, that’s what I would call it, for attending church. Now, this church is the one I was baptized in, made my first communion in, and attended until I… Continue reading
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Trusting
Less than one week until Christmas day 2021. Hard to believe at times. It seems since the onset of this Covid thing the days, months and now years have all run together. Difficult to remember when you didn’t have… Continue reading
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time marches on
I was remembering when most businesses handed out calendars this time of year. I haven’t gone looking for any and being retired I’m no longer in business. I was telling my wife about the calendars that was given out… Continue reading