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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
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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