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if only for a moment
Now when I was growing up people were often referred to by their nicknames. Except, they weren’t exactly nicknames, more like descriptive phrases. I expect this was a common thing in many towns across the country although we tended to… Continue reading
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on shaky ground
The quality of government can be judged by the extent to which morality pervades politics. If the politicians observe morals, they constitute a healthy and sound society. If they disregard morals and are short sighted and selfish, they constitute an… Continue reading
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what has changed
There is talk of lowering the age to vote. The argument being children today are so much smarter than the children years ago, you know us old people that went to one room schoolhouses. The kids today are so well… Continue reading
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contributing
Finding where you fit. Isn’t that what we spend our lives doing? That is the pursuit of happiness the founding fathers were talking about. Happiness is being comfortable with who you are and with what you are doing. There are… Continue reading
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making changes
There are times when what we want is a change. Thing is, at the same time we want things to stay the same. Do you know what I mean by that? You don’t want to be distanced from the people… Continue reading
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surviving time
I woke up thinking about this; today my grandson is going to his last day of high school. I remember being there when he went to pre-school, that very first day, when Mom had to let go. I have been… Continue reading
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changes
The tide is changing. I can feel that in my soul. I am connected to the sea I have no doubt of that. My connection is not to the deep water however, but to the bay. Yes, I was in… Continue reading
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truth
It’s been said that if you tell the truth you don’t have to worry about remembering. I can see that logic and agree one hundred per cent. When I’m writing these blogs of mine I strive to be as honest… Continue reading
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Duty
Happy Memorial Day. That phrase will be repeated and repeated today. It’s something that we do automatically. As we all know Memorial Day is to remember the fallen. That is what this day is all about. Most will talk of… Continue reading
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remembering
A good friend of mine heads up the honor guard that goes to the cemeteries on Memorial day and renders honors to our veterans. It is a noble task and one I’m certain he is proud to do. I am… Continue reading