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a new village
I was watching CBS This Morning, yesterday, not sure why, I guess it was just on but it caught my attention for a few minutes anyway. They were talking about Tik-Tok and the way it is influencing children. I was… Continue reading
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to track and control
I read an interesting piece about a new program in Australia. Now I know little about their government and their constitution. I know they have a Queen, Elizabeth II but also they have a Governor-General and a parliament. Well… Continue reading
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thoughts and things
“What shall we say about those spectators, then, who can see a plurality of beautiful things, but not beauty itself, and who are incapable of following if someone else tries to lead them to it, and who can see… Continue reading
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it was a Z-gram
Today is the official day celebrated for the birth of the United States Navy. Two hundred and fort six years ago the Congress of the United States authorized the purchase and funding of a number of small craft to harass… Continue reading
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you're fired
Heard on the news that Jon Gruden resigned from his head coaching job. That was the result of an investigation into his e-mails. Seems as though he had a habit of saying inappropriate things, offensive things. He apparently sounded like… Continue reading
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bet on it
You’ve probably heard about shortages expected for the Christmas season. There is genuine concern because of the number of cargo ships waiting to be unloaded. Well I can tell you this much, something will change and change quickly. When commerce… Continue reading
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repair or replace
Would you rather repair or replace? I think that tells a great deal about a person. It speaks to loyalty and respect. Just how quickly are you willing to just throw something out? Does it matter if it is… Continue reading
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take action
This morning I find myself gathering wool. Does anyone beside myself use that phrase anymore. It’s an old saying meaning to do nothing, just daydreaming or thinking about things. I read somewhere that in its’ original meaning it meant… Continue reading
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it's all in the details
Columbus day is Monday. I guess we are not supposed to celebrate that anymore. Old Chris was a rough character. Of course it was his navigator that named the placed the America’s, apparently Chris just told everyone else ,… Continue reading
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history makes it home
I was out for a walk last evening. This time of year it is especially nice, the temperature is just right, the leaves are just beginning to turn. I walked past a few homes where they were putting out… Continue reading