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common sense
Listening to the morning news and I hear this: a study has shown that children of parents who drink alcohol are more likely to drink alcohol themselves. What a shocker! The study has shown that parents that were more lenient… Continue reading
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it's a problem
I didn’t really listen closely to this news. There is some kind of workshop or think tank about Facebook and other social media. The headline I did hear was about ” monitoring ” what was posted. The issue being fake… Continue reading
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gossip or history?
I had packed away my old photographs and mementos in the attic. But I was asked to provide a copy of a particular one for a friend. I am always happy to do that and a bit flattered as well.… Continue reading
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just who
I didn’t write or post a blog yesterday. This morning a good friend asked me where it was. What a kind gesture on her part, thank you Marilyn. It is nice to know that you are missed. I think that… Continue reading
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constrained
Within the constraints of society. That is how we are expected to live our lives. But what if those constraints were lifted? What if society makes no demands upon the individual? What are we then left with? Disorder, confusion and… Continue reading
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it begins with belief
” A man must know his destiny… if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. By this I mean, once, twice, or at the very most, three times, fate will reach out and tap a man on the… Continue reading
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ID
Voter ID, what an idea. I can’t understand why anyone would object to that. Given the number of various permits, licenses, and other forms of identification already required why object to one more? You could get it at the DMV… Continue reading
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flattery or appropriation
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, until it’s called appropriation that is. This is something I have been noticing quite a bit lately. Cultural appropriation! That’s what they are calling it and it’s very bad. Why, it’s racist! Everything… Continue reading
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heirs to a generation
Last night I attended my grandson’s high school graduation ceremony. It’s difficult to believe that much time has gone by. I sat there with this father and mother. I could see the look in their eyes as well. A mixture… Continue reading
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as close as it gets
After writing yesterday’s post about nicknames I did some thinking. I’ve always felt like those names weren’t intended to be derisive, but rather a form of endearment. Yes generally speaking those names weren’t used when the person was present, an… Continue reading