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hold on
I heard on the news there is now a shortage of hand sanitizer. One individual was especially concerned wondering just what she could do. I thought, has this person never heard of soap and water? I don’t believe I ever… Continue reading
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we got the power
I’ve survived ebola, swine flu, and Y2K. I’ve been exposed to asbestos. I used to smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. I’ve drank more alcohol that any liver should have to process. I ‘ve ridden in cars without seatbelts… Continue reading
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sounds fair
Just a short thought this morning. I heard that Buttigieg dropped out of the race. It was going to happen sooner of later, he never stood a real chance. The Democratic field of candidates is shrinking and after tomorrow many… Continue reading
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complete disclosure
I haven’t been working on the family tree in recent months. It isn’t that I hit a brick wall and became frustrated, something that often happens to others, I just lost interest in the direction I was going. I have… Continue reading
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now you know
Today I get to spend my savings. Yup, got an extra day. At my age I am grateful for anything extra, especially time. So today I feel a responsibility to use it wisely. I did purchase some paint and plan… Continue reading
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petty
Yesterday I was a bit taken aback. Now I’m fully aware of how divided the country is concerning the current president. The hate is palatable. There is no room for discussion, it is just a straight out assault. But I… Continue reading
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Governance
Thomas Jefferson said: ” It is error alone that needs the support of Government, Truth can stand by itself. ” What do you think he meant by that? I’m thinking he was talking about imposing our will on the general… Continue reading
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in spite of
I saw on the news the passing of Katherine Johnson. She was an mathematician for NASA for 35 years. Her accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary. She certainly lived a long life at 101. I of course had never heard… Continue reading
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Shrove?
Today is shrove Tuesday. It’s also Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras. Today in America more people know about it for eating pancakes than anything else. Well at least in my small sampling they do. Several popular restaurants offer specials today.… Continue reading
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incidents and memories
Memories from almost a half a century ago. That is what I find myself thinking about. The fact that they are fifty years old is what I was thinking about! Where did that fifty years go? It’s a question we… Continue reading