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In the name
Changing the name doesn’t change anything, it remains what it always was. That is just the growth of language. We apply a name to something to identify it. That is the sole purpose of that. If we had called… Continue reading
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Everyday
Woke up and had forgotten completely that it was Valentines day. I’m so old I remember when it was called St. Valentines day. I haven’t heard that in awhile, but I’m told I’m a bit of a recluse and… Continue reading
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Subtle changes
I do notice the subtle changes over time. Perhaps that is where wisdom resides, you have to be paying attention. That is difficult over a long period of time as you can becomes disinterested, disgusted or downright detached. It’s… Continue reading
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Annoyed
I had an individual leave a comment on one of my postings declaring that I was an angry person. I was amused by that as the person commenting isn’t the person I was talking too. That happens all the… Continue reading
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Style
It’s been said that clothes make the man. We are all aware of that story. I was scrolling Facebook when a video from the 1970’s appeared. It was a clip from Soul Train hosted by Don Cornelius. I was… Continue reading
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for the children
The department of education began operation in 1980. Yes, it was established in 1979 but didn’t start doing anything until 1980. Being one of those “boomers” I went to school long before that was even a thing. A department… Continue reading
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Back to basics
Read a post about how we used to call our doctor a general practitioner. I’m guessing that has been replaced today by primary care provider, as that is what I’m asked all the time. Apparently that isn’t my wife and… Continue reading
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Motivational Philanthropy
There is much talk about the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency; DOGE, because we seldom say the entire name of anything these days. Acronyms being the preferred method thereby displaying your superior intelligence. In my way of thinking… Continue reading
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Influenced
Remember when your Mom would say, don’t hang out with that kid, he’s a bad influence! Well, that kid is everywhere now, especially on X. He has become a star, a social media influencer. Well, Mom said you won’t… Continue reading
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High toned
I can honestly say during my entire educational experience from Kindergarten through graduation from high school, I never knew the political position of any teacher, coach or administrative assistant. I also never knew their sexual preferences. In addition to that,… Continue reading