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The character of Congress
” Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of Congress. If that body is ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. ” James Garfield U.S. President assassinated July the… Continue reading
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a progressive temperance
It’s been said that those that can’t play, coach. It does seem to be the case a great deal of the time. At least it seems that way with head coaches. Retired players are often position coaches or skill coaches.… Continue reading
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bound
It’s a topic I often touch upon; home. The place were we were raised is the place we call home. I think that is true of most of us anyway. I’m thinking it was our grade school years that constitute… Continue reading
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sometimes it's no
It’s a big day in and around Baltimore. Today they run the Preakness. The local news stations are in full on hype mode. The excitement is at a fever pitch. Today a ton of money will flow into the… Continue reading
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being home
I grew up in a small town. The cliche of everyone knows everyone else’s business did hold a bit of truth. There were few secrets. At least that was the impression. If there are secrets you wouldn’t know it, so.… Continue reading
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dreaming
Yesterday I posted a favorite quote: A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. ” ( John Barrymore ) It is a thought that has lingered with me for some time and surfaces every now… Continue reading
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feeling amused
I do get a kick out of some things, like posting a comment on the New York Times, and watching those liberals go crazy. I know, it’s rather like teasing the animals at the zoo, but it is amusing. Yesterday… Continue reading
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what's the situation
Is there such a thing as situational morality? I don’t believe there is, yet I sure hear a lot of folks defending just that. I have to say it leaves me a bit confused. If I believe an action… Continue reading
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what we leave behind
I was talking with my Mom on Mothers day, she is near 90 now, and remembering the things of my childhood. She was remembering about the flowers I would bring her for Mothers day and other occasions. Those flowers were… Continue reading
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in the rear view
Yesterday morning I was thinking about my grandson graduating from high school and all that entailed. It is the end of a childhood. And so I was feeling a little bit pensive about the whole situation when my granddaughter calls.… Continue reading