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how it works
I am often amused by the television commercials and the things they say. This morning they were advertising a device called UV something or other. This device emits UV rays to sanitize your phone, keyboard or other electronic devices without… Continue reading
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acceptance of consequence
Fifty years ago I was 17. Some days it seems so long ago and others not so much. A lot has happened over the years, to me , to those I have known and loved, and to the country. Funny… Continue reading
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generations
And just like that, the grandchildren aren’t children anymore. Just like becoming a senior citizen you wake up one morning to discover that. It’s difficult to say when or how that happened exactly, but it did. All at once you… Continue reading
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time and context
Isn’t it funny how places stay the same even when the name changes? What I mean is, the store was an IGA, and about 14 years ago changed to Save-A-Lot. Now I and others will sometimes still call it the… Continue reading
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too dangerous
The right to vote. Since I was a child I was taught that was one of the most precious things an American had. I was taught how it was my civic duty to do so. To be well informed of… Continue reading
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choices
There is the question of religion and religious belief. It is something that appears to be on the decline here in America. And in my opinion, I have mentioned this before, the trend is toward a more convenient faith. One… Continue reading
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The News
Snippets from the news. Maryland researchers have determined the parents of school aged children have increased their alcohol consumption during this covid crisis. No kidding, close all the parks, close Chucky Cheese, tell the kids to stay inside, and guess… Continue reading
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figure it out
I don’t think of myself as a poet or a writer of any kind. I’m just someone who occasionally writes a poem or a bit of prose. That doesn’t make me a poet or an author anymore than me singing… Continue reading
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ID
On Sunday morning on Maryland public television there is a show called, Songs of the Mountains. hosted by Tim White. It comes on at four and seems like a fitting way to begin the day. The musicians on there are… Continue reading
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normal
In just forty four days we will celebrate labor day. It will seem a little ironic this year, don’t you think? I’m thinking we should rename it to Essential workers day. Maybe all those businesses like Walmart and the Liquor… Continue reading