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accepting expectations
” All religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way. ” That statement is attributed to Epictetus a Greek Stoic philosopher. I would say to him, all religions must be tolerated, but not… Continue reading
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That's the truth
You know what I’m getting tired of hearing? I’m getting tired of hearing that I should allow, condone and in fact endorse unchristian acts and deeds because I’m a Christian! I shouldn’t speak out against these acts or even say… Continue reading
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Promises offered
I have heard from the experts that you must grant yourself permission if you want to be happy in life. That is the phycological interpretation of human behaviors. These experts that attended years of schooling, writing a dissertation to obtain… Continue reading
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second hand history
Seventy four years ago today the Normandy invasion took place. Nine years, one month and 15 days later I was born. I grew up hearing about that fateful day and the lives lost on that beach. I can’t say with… Continue reading
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the grass is growing
Six in the morning and I feel like I’m running late. Is this what getting old is supposed to feel like? Being retired I thought you got to take your time, slow down, enjoy life, that whole scenario. Not me… Continue reading
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Fortitude
As I often say, there is little you can say that hasn’t been said before. I believe that is absolutely true. The trick is to say something in a way others haven’t heard it before. That, I think, is the… Continue reading
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Civilized
We are striving to become a civilized society, we even make claim to being such, but the struggle continues. In years past, throughout history, physical confrontation has always been the final consequence. The reality is, it still is. Evidence to… Continue reading
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over the line
I’ve expressed my thoughts about this subject in the past and it was brought to the front once again by recent events. First there was Roseanne and her statement. She was fired immediately for that and I’d say she deserved… Continue reading
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Reading and writing
In poor Richards’ almanac Benjamin Franklin wrote, ” If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either writes things worth reading, or do things worth writing. ” That bit of advice was in the… Continue reading
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a guaranteed faith
It has been said that all things change over time. I would say that isn’t exactly the truth, it is only the manner in which we view or practice things that changes over time. That is why the elderly complain… Continue reading