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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
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progress
I was sitting with the wife watching the morning news and just enjoying the morning. A bit of a change in routine. The news stories were running in the background. One catches my attention about a person dying from using… Continue reading
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tough guy
Well, you just never know do you ? There I was going merrily along and just like that, a heart attack. Following two days of discomfort my wife talks me into going to the emergency room. They take an EKG… Continue reading
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two sides to history
I become passionate about certain subjects. I’ve been known to get carried away at times. There are some that say I’d be a good case for the head doctors ! I laugh about that because I don’t put much stock… Continue reading