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the last view
I had the sad duty to attend a viewing last evening. It is a social convention that I have come to accept but resisted for many years. That stemmed from the passing of my great grandfather. That was in ’68… Continue reading
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Ambigious morality
The great divide. We have all heard of that, at least those of us that went to school in the 50’s and sixties. I can’t say what they taught after that. But anyway, the great divide is that range… Continue reading
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visiting
There doesn’t seem like there is much spontaneity in life anymore. What I’m thinking about is folks just stopping by for a visit. When I was little folks would stop by on the weekend, unannounced and unexpected for a visit.… Continue reading
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being a " but "
It is a recurring theme. We all want to be remembered, somehow show future generations that we succeeded. The question is succeeded at what ? Life ? Can our lives be measured in that fashion. Is there a pass and fail ?… Continue reading
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Resigned
There are times when it is best to say nothing. I believe that but find it a very difficult thing to do. I suppose it has something to do with my personality. I know, I never shut up, but that is… Continue reading
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Who said that ?
The quotes I enjoy the most are usually common sense , just with a good vocabulary. I have said it on many occasions and say it again, there is little that can be said that hasn’t been said before. Sometimes I get… Continue reading
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an important piece
I do believe we are all here for a reason. That is something all of us need to believe. If that weren’t the case it makes things rather pointless doesn’t it ? So having established that much we struggle with a… Continue reading
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distracting thoughts
Less than a quarter mile from my backdoor was a place called soakhide. I was told it was a place the Indians, and yes they were Indians to me, not Native Americans, soaked their hides during the tanning process. It… Continue reading
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calmer waters
I wonder when we will all see calmer waters ? That is what I am thinking about this morning. The last year or so the seas have certainly been stormy ones. Seems like one wave after another came crashing down… Continue reading
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navigate your course
Some of us spend our lives looking out and others looking in. It is a basic part of our personalities I think. As for me, I’m looking in. I’ve always been a little on the outside of things. I spend more… Continue reading