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the right word
Occasionally I review what I have written in the past, sometimes on purpose, sometimes by accident. I ran across a posting from November of last year that struck a chord with me. The title is Forbearance. I had experienced a… Continue reading
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good news
Heard some encouraging news yesterday. Scientists discovered the human brain making new brain cells at age 72 ! That’s right, before this it was believed that you didn’t make any new ones after age thirteen. But scientist studied the brains… Continue reading
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for the children
The news has been rather silent about this You Tube shooter. A mentally unstable individual took a pistol and shot people. Just a passing news story apparently. No walk-outs, no cries for pistol control and no media frenzy. Wonder why… Continue reading
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saying something ?
I’m beginning to think this blog may have run its’ course. I have been writing, nearly every day for over seven years now. I guess there is a limit to what I have to say. Just how large a ”… Continue reading
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pick an answer
You could say every question is multiple choice. Is the popular answer always the correct choice ? Well now that certainly depends on a number of factors, the least of which is truth. If you are going for popularity, the… Continue reading
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it matters people
What two words don’t go together ? Pragmatic and Liberal. I keep shaking my head when I hear liberals talking about sensible gun control, and how that isn’t an infringement on the second amendment. To infringe is an attempt… Continue reading
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subject to revision
My great grandfather was born on 1April 1878. Yesterday would have been his 140th birthday. I consider myself blessed to have known him quite well. He lived a long life. He was ninety when he passed. Although as a young… Continue reading
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Easter
When I was small Easter meant, new clothes, the Easter bunny and ham for dinner. The bunny came first, of course, as that basket was there and waiting when I got up. I could eat a few pieces of candy… Continue reading
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artistic expression
I posted an image of a Jackson Pollock drip painting yesterday and was surprised by the conversation it generated. You see, Jackson Pollock lived in my hometown and is much admired in the art world. I can’t say I… Continue reading
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Good Friday
Today is Good Friday. When I was very small I can remember some businesses closing at 3 O’clock and the church bells ringing. Many people stopped whatever they were doing to observe a moment in history that changed the world.… Continue reading