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accountable
I’m watching the morning news and the weather lady is wearing slacks, the news desk people are cracking jokes and in general acting informally. I was remembering when that wasn’t so, I remember when the news shows were just cold,… Continue reading
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The Dreen
A friend of mine sent me a photograph of a special place, at least a special place to me anyway. It’s just a small stream running through a little plot of land, nothing spectacular, but a stream of note nonetheless.… Continue reading
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the final goodbye
I heard on the morning news that Elijah Cummings will be laid out at Morgan State University on Wednesday, followed by lying in state in statuary hall at the U.S. Capitol. From there he will be taken to the New… Continue reading
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leaving the house
Five years ago, as part of a coalition, the United States began providing aid to the Syrian rebels fighting ISIL. This aid was of a non-lethal variety, food and pick up trucks. The Obama administration authorized a plan to train… Continue reading
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thanks Doc
Yesterday I spent an unexpected day at the hospital. Nothing serious, just a series of tests. Now that I’ve exceeded the age of 65 and the warranty has expired, you have to expect such. It all began Thursday afternoon. I… Continue reading
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hero or fool
There are times when I feel like Don Quixote, at least the way he was portrayed in Cervantes novel. He was portrayed as an altruistic individual attempting to restore chivalry to the world. The world he had his adventures in,… Continue reading
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sentiment and pride
Yesterday I spoke of treasure. I was talking about those things that I have a sentimental attachment too. I do make an effort to pass that sentiment to others in the hope it stays alive. Like a Hallmark movie, the… Continue reading
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treasure
Who knew that growing older would come with time? You get up every day and it’s pretty much like the last. Oh sure there are distractions, work, vacations, holidays, sickness and stuff like that. Then one day you wake up… Continue reading
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Trolls
Do you remember Troll dolls? If you grew up in the 1960’s it would be pretty hard for you not too as they were everywhere. Unlike today, they were good luck and wildly popular. They came in many sizes and… Continue reading
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stick to the script
Could be just me, but I wonder if anyone else has noticed? A lot of posts on Facebook these days ask you to copy and paste. The reasons for doing so are usually to prove something. If you love Jesus… Continue reading