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Grief is defeated
I made a few attempts at writing about something else. Those attempts were met with a wall. That wall is grief. I grieve not for what was lost, for memories remain, I grieve for the future. For events that may… Continue reading
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A few words
This morning I am deeply saddened. My sister in law Joan has gone to be with the lord. The sorrow is for myself, my wife and all of those that knew and loved her. Joan feels no sorrow, no pain… Continue reading
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Turn signals
I cut the grass yesterday and noticed it for the first time , fall grass. Do you know what fall grass looks like ? I can see the slight brown tint in that growing grass, it is the seed for… Continue reading
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Purpose
I was watching this hokey series on Netflix called Iron Fist. I just started watching it and so am not that acquainted with the whole premise of the show. Anyway the main character is talking and says, ” our purpose… Continue reading
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on drugs
I read another article about a young lady losing her life to drugs. It was the same as all the rest, young, talented, full of life and then wasted on a high. I remarked then how I felt we needed… Continue reading
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no quarter !
Yesterday marked a solemn anniversary. I was gratified to see that even in the midst of the chaos and turmoil of two hurricanes it wasn’t forgotten. It is something I will never forget, akin to what my parents generation feel… Continue reading
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Deportment
I watched Charlie Rose interview Steve Bannon on sixty minutes last evening. In the end I was left with one impression, Charlie Rose has lost all sense of impartiality. HIs dislike for Trump was on full display, as was his… Continue reading
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the response
The pressing issue of monuments has taken a back seat to Irma. I’m happy about that much anyway. It is a shame that it is taking a natural disaster to get people focused on what is important. I wrote and… Continue reading
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who's to blame ?
Like most of America I am concerned about this hurricane named Irma. The news has been incessant and has grown increasingly dramatic. Unfortunately I don’t think the news folks are exaggerating the seriousness of the situation. This is one time… Continue reading
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Patroit or politician
You know what the problem is ? For too long the American voters have elected the candidates that promised to give them the most. The original idea of casting your ballot was to elect the person best suited for the… Continue reading