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it's a choice
It’s a frustration to me and I’m sure it must be to others as well. There are certain subjects you can’t even mention without being met with a barrage of negative comments. You don’t even have to actually mention the… Continue reading
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color or culture
I keep hearing about racism. Everyone is a racist, well everyone that isn’t black anyway, you are a racist if you don’t agree with people of color. You are a racist regardless of the subject matter, regardless of the situation,… Continue reading
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is God watching
My grandmother would say, ” idle hands do the the devil’s work. ” I came to understand what she was talking about. There are some things you only learn through experience I guess. I think that may be true with… Continue reading
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illegally parked
After graduating high school I had a short time before going in the service. I had signed the papers earlier in the year and was just waiting my turn I didn’t have to report until August the 9th. So, I… Continue reading
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being real
Sometimes you get your feelings hurt. It may not be apparent right way. There are times it takes a few hours or overnight. You can’t really figure out why your feelings are hurt, you just come to the realization that… Continue reading
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and life goes on
This morning my grandson Mark attends his very first class as a college freshman. His first course? Modern history. He tells me that begins in 1877. The reconstruction period in American history lasted from 1863 to March of 1877. I’m… Continue reading
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the stick man
I wrote yesterday of receiving a piece of home. The story was met with a good response. It was a sentimental thing for me and I enjoyed sharing that story. Sentiment is best when shared with others. In fact, without… Continue reading
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my memories
Yesterday I went out to my mailbox, as I do most days, and inside I found a package. Removing it I discovered it was quite heavy and I didn’t recognize the return address. A bit of intrigue. Bringing it inside… Continue reading
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time and tradition
Went to Walmart and all the fall stuff is on display. Scarecrows, dried leaves, pumpkins, door wreaths. Outside the mums are lined up like a parade. Mums have somehow come to symbolize fall for me. I don’t remember seeing them… Continue reading
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a repeat
In 1933 a youth organization was formed in Germany. It was to replace the highly popular boy scouts. It was called the Hitler youth. To say membership was optional is an understatement. You would become a member or else. It… Continue reading