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looking at the past
I often sense emotion when looking at old photographs. I expect it is the same thing some folks feel when looking at paintings or sculpture. I do get that feeling occasionally from those objects but no where near as strongly. Perhaps… Continue reading
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Keeping time
I came into possession of an old mantle clock. This clock was the property of my great grandfather. Actually he had two and my sister got the other one. There were at my parents house for a time after the… Continue reading
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teach the children
I would like to tell you this Bible passage just came to mind, but that would be less than truthful. The truth is I have little of the Bible committed to memory. I’m not impressed with those that do either.… Continue reading
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liberty ?
It is a common theme of mine, the defining of standards. I do believe we need a set of standards to live by. These standards are necessary in our private lives, and necessary for a nation. Isn’t that what the… Continue reading
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driving to the dump
The first car I can remember ” driving ” was a 1956 Cadillac. Dad let me sit on his lap and steer. I can remember going across Abrahams path on the way home to the dump. Dad working the pedals as… Continue reading
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It's not alright
I often write about whatever is on my mind. Sometimes it is an old memory and sometimes it is nothing more than a discussion with myself. Today as I was watching the morning news the transgender bathroom thing is… Continue reading
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Professional Crafter ?
Do we buy stuff to satisfy a need for the object, or is it something more ? That thought came to me last night. You see my wife is an expert at crochet and often makes things for others.… Continue reading
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Hobo's, home, and the homeless
There are times when in the course of a conversation I am reminded of a blog I wrote some time back. Then, I’ll go in search of that posting and read it again. I often find I do not like… Continue reading
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The neighborhood house
Folks from my hometown will know immediately what this blog is about. The neighborhood house isn’t really a house at all, but what you might call a community center these days. It is situated in a portion of town I… Continue reading
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Can the spiritual and practical coexist ?
In light of recent events in the country and indeed the world I find myself struggling with this question. Can the spiritual and practical co-exist ? I think we must begin that analysis by defining just what the spiritual is. It… Continue reading