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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
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Celebration
In recent years I have heard about celebrations of life instead of funerals. At first I didn’t understand what that was and had mixed feelings about that.Then my sister passed. A celebration of life was held for her and it… Continue reading
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showing respect
When I was growing up I was taught to show respect to your elders. All your elders. I know sounds like an old fashioned idea these days. It’s like I would never call an older person by their first name.… Continue reading
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just old
My grandson graduates high school in less than a week. Where has the time gone? It is another marker on the road, another signpost passed. He will be going off to college in the fall. He has enjoyed much success… Continue reading
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Not fooled
It has become my habit to write my thoughts early every morning. I just write about whatever happens to be on my mind. The past few days my mind has been occupied by the same few thoughts. I don’t have… Continue reading