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Victims
Aren’t we all just victims of circumstance? We may overcome some circumstances, circumstance of our environment, but others we may never overcome. There are things that you can’t change. Let’s start with the obvious, the color of your skin. You… Continue reading
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A lesson learned
Seventy six years ago today the Unites States and our allies stormed the beaches of Normandy. Thousands would die. Today there are 172.5 acres of graves overlooking Omaha beach. In those acres are buried nine thousand three hundred and eighty… Continue reading
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where confusion begins
There are things we start doing at a certain age, that age varies with everyone, that are signs of maturity. Strangely these signs of maturity are often labeled by others as just getting old. Things like not opening another box… Continue reading
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Cultural id
Is culture linked to the economy? That is to say does your income level determine moral actions? If you are among the poor are your choices predicated on income, most notably disposable income? Well I think there is a definite… Continue reading
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Which Ben
So yesterday it was reported that someone was trying to be me. Hmm, should I be flattered? No, someone is using my identity to try to sell something to others. I’m not certain how all that works but I changed… Continue reading
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a begining
Can we protest racism away? No, we can not. Should we protest at all? Yes of course we should. The right to peaceful assembly is a guarantee to all Americans. Violence isn’t the answer, ever. I hear people likening today’s… Continue reading
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Passing through
There are those that feel connected to the past, those that live for the day, and those that dream of the future. I’ve experienced all three at one time or another. The connection to the past is just nostalgia, a… Continue reading
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Perception
Current events are often what inspire these morning compositions. I usually write them first thing before my day begins. My thoughts are a bit clearer not having been tainted by the day. This morning I hesitated a bit before attempting… Continue reading
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Seasoning
Making the morning coffee falls to whoever gets up first. It’s usually my wife. Still it’s not unheard of that I do it. The pot is usually empty, washed out, and ready to go. We use a percolator because I… Continue reading
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the good old days
It’s hard for me to believe but I retired from the Navy 26 years ago, it’ll be 27 come October. The years have just sailed off. I’ve been moored here in Greensboro ever since. I have enjoyed the fair winds… Continue reading