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Now and again
Another decade is coming to a close. That’s about half a generation, an in-between time. Of course that all depends upon when your time started. I was born three years into the decade of the 1950’s. It wasn’t until the… Continue reading
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resolved
Experts say we should establish goals. It is goals that make our lives fulfilling and worthwhile. Well my goal is to stay alive for another year, does that count? This upcoming year I have numerous doctors appts starting in January.… Continue reading
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maturity denied
Each generation leaves their mark in history. Each generation trying to match the accomplishments of their forbearers. Indeed the objective is to be ” better ” than the previous generation. Isn’t that why society, in general, goes through changes? These… Continue reading
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A Christmas exchange
I had a wonderful Christmas once again. It was indeed a Merry Little Christmas. I have to say it felt different this year. You see my grandson was home for the holiday enjoying the ” winter break ” as his… Continue reading
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Moments and memories
Waking up on Christmas morning in expectation of the day. If only we could wake every morning with that same feeling. It doesn’t make any difference if you are a small child or a grandparent, the expectation is the same.… Continue reading
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a begining
And so Christmas eve is upon us once again. Visions of sugar plums and listening for sleigh bells in the snow. In years past I would have been looking forward to services at St. Lukes. The church having been decorated… Continue reading
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what differnce does it make
What difference does it make? It is a retort I hear often in discussions. Usually it comes out as a result of frustration. My usual response will be, it makes no difference at all. That’s the truth the majority of… Continue reading
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it's simple really
To be recognized. That, I believe is what the majority of us require. Whatever form that recognition takes, it is what we need. That is a question I was exploring yesterday. I had posted a question on Facebook and waited… Continue reading
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Stuff
Christmas dinner has never been a big part of the tradition for me. I don’t recall it ever being a big deal, not like Thanksgiving. Still over the years I have had holiday china and the little accessories that go… Continue reading
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in my own mind
Epictetus said: ” First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. ” I’d say that was sound advice. Of course you first have to understand what he is saying. That’s a bit of a problem with some… Continue reading