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Comemorate or Celebrate
I don’t think there is much I can write about Memorial today that hasn’t already been written. What can you say about those that lost their lives. We like to call them heroes, speak of their sacrifice and bravery to… Continue reading
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Consequence
Playing to the audience. That is what they call it when you just make music or whatever to please the audience. The implication being the person is compromising in some fashion. The object is to gain fame or fortune. You… Continue reading
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Too much
As we age we all need to make adjustments. We start by accepting certain things. We can’t party all night like we used to, and then get up in the morning. We can’t play hooky from our jobs and just… Continue reading
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Howards' Hope
The wife and I took a ride yesterday to just enjoy the countryside. It was such a beautiful day and everything has turned green around us. I took along my new camera to capture some of the scenery. I don’t… Continue reading
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Surprise
Two months ago I had a bit of a medical emergency. After two days of complaining I went to the emergency room where I was informed I was having a heart attack. Well, who knew? It wasn’t anything like I… Continue reading
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greater risk
How are we going to disarm the bad guys? That is the question that is really being asked these days. Despite all the talk of reinforcing the school houses to resemble fortresses and possibly just banning certain gun accessories, the… Continue reading
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Seeing hope
My grandson Mark applied for and received an internship this summer. He will be working for the Caroline County States’ attorney. I know that he is excited for this opportunity and so am I. He has expressed an interest… Continue reading
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the season
We are headed toward Memorial day. For me that will always mean poppies and a parade. That is what happened on that day when I was a child. The boys from the VFW would be offering those poppies. I don’t… Continue reading
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belief is the vehicle
When I was small I often heard sermons concerning victory. The victory of Christ, triumph over sin and beating the devil. I was told how imperfect and frail I was in this world. I needed a savior and salvation was… Continue reading
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frustrated
Once again the country is experiencing a collective frustration. That is what follows these tragic events. Everyone knows there is little that can be done. No matter the cries for gun control, resource officers at schools, security measures, alarm systems… Continue reading