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recompense
I was in a discussion the other day concerning history. There were those that denied they had ever been taught about specific historical events. One of those was the trail of tears. I remembered being taught about that, or to… Continue reading
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a stroll through time
I was scrolling through my camera roll, isn’t it funny how we adopt these new terms, camera roll. The camera roll is on my phone which I don’t think of as a camera, but the camera as an accessory to… Continue reading
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what its' about
I often compose these blogs first thing in the morning. I do so before the world has had a chance to frustrate or infuriate me. If you listen to the news that is going to be the usual result. Not… Continue reading
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Mr. Flame
Enjoyed celebrating the fourth with my wife. We fired up my vintage ( 1980’s ) Mr. Flame, son of hibachi grill. A little while back I had it in mind to buy a hibachi grill. It is only the two… Continue reading
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it isn't free
Happy Independence day. The fourth of July 2020. Today marks the 150th official celebration of what was a politically important day. Yes, that’s correct. It was in 1870 that the federal government officially declared July the fourth as a national… Continue reading
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the struggle
What is the dream? The ultimate dream of man is to live without restraint. Sometimes we label that as freedom. Freedom, in its’ strictest definition, means free from accountability or responsibility. You can just do as you please, at any… Continue reading
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sentiment
I was rummaging through the closet in search of some old documents when I found new technology. Well, new tech that is already old. Some time back, I don’t recall the year, I had purchased one of those digital picture… Continue reading
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appeasement
Having taken a brief hiatus from blogging I find myself resisting the urge to once again get caught up in the maelstrom of current politics. There were many mornings that happened to me in the past. Trying to remain objective… Continue reading
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a proud memory
I really enjoy history and the telling of it. Even when that history involves a bit of speculation I find it fascinating. It has been said that history is written by the victors and truer words were never put to… Continue reading
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Lucy, in the sky
Lucy sat rocking gently back and forth as the needle passed through the thin silk material in her fingers. Her practiced movements were almost machine like in their precision as her thoughts wandered to the past. Twenty years had passed… Continue reading