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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
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Reflections
My grandson showed us his graduation pictures. That has sure come a long ways from when I had mine taken. It was a series of thirty five shots and they were excellent. As I admired them I couldn’t help but… Continue reading
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Life is good
An old friend I hadn’t seen in twenty three years passed through my neck of the woods yesterday evening. It wasn’t unexpected, I had been anticipating his arrival for some time. I surely wasn’t disappointed. We took a quick trip… Continue reading
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Old friends and old memories
Today I’m looking forward to seeing an old friend. Following high school we both went into the service, he an Army man and myself the Navy. I’m only seen him a few times since. Yes, we exchanged Christmas cards but… Continue reading