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standing by
I got up and heard the news that Iran had launched missiles into Iraq. They hit some bases were American troops are stationed in response to the killing of their general. I don’t think anyone was surprised by that, the… Continue reading
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it's moments
I got to spend a few hours with my grandson yesterday. I had taken him, or rather he came along, to buy some dress slacks. He is in College now and involved in many pursuits. Mark is one to dress… Continue reading
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Conciliatory?
Sometimes it’s exhausting being me and I suppose that is simply because it does require effort. Perhaps that is why I see some people just give up. I get it, there are days I feel like that. I ask myself,… Continue reading
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constraint
I have never thought of myself as a goal oriented person, I more or less take things as they come. I figure it this way, I had no say about when I arrived and I most likely won’t have a… Continue reading
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The truth
Socrates pointed out a basic truth, ” the beginning of wisdom is a definition of terms. ” I certainly agree with that, as it is apparent people have many different definitions for the same term. It happens to me all… Continue reading
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what goes around
I saw where Vinyl record albums outsold CD’s for the first time in thirty years. I wasn’t really surprised by that as I don’t think many are buying albums these days. I admit I don’t keep up with the latest… Continue reading
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Not feeling it
I’m sixty six years old. I was thinking about that yesterday after writing my post. I was struck by the fact Desert Shield was thirty years ago. It sure doesn’t seem like it. But I got to thinking and began… Continue reading
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Progress
Happy New Year. We have reached 2020. I look at that date and I’m a bit incredulous. Thirty years ago this day I was in the Persian gulf as a part of an operation codenamed Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm.… Continue reading
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for auld lang sine
I can’t let New Years eve pass without mentioning Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadiens. They were synonymous with the celebration. I wonder how many partying tonight will never have heard of him? I imagine some won’t even know who… Continue reading
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Morris the cat
I got a cat for Christmas. I know they say don’t give pets as gifts but in this case I wanted a cat. I’ve had cats in the past and do enjoy their company. I wouldn’t call myself an animal… Continue reading