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being cultured
I keep seeing the ads on television to get your dna tested. Then you will receive a pie chart showing your genetic makeup. One lady in the commercial is excited to discover her Native American heritage. She goes on to… Continue reading
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My fathers son
I do enjoy Facebook, most of the time anyway. I like seeing and hearing about what is going on in other peoples lives. I like to share my thoughts as well. Yeah, I catch some static about some and likes on… Continue reading
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Wrath
I was talking about this just the other day and thinking back to when I was young. This morning I turn on my computer and get the news. I follow a news site called the Caroline Circle that posts to… Continue reading
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generations
I was doing some work on the family tree yesterday. I didn’t make any new discovery but revisited a past one. My Grandmother Bennett arrived at Ellis Island in 1899 when she was fifteen years old. That was 118 years ago.… Continue reading
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disappointing
It started before the election. Political disagreements causing so much unrest. Folks have been rubbing each other the wrong way. It isn’t letting up either. I have been guilty of the same behaviors and point no finger in any particular direction.… Continue reading
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just a game
Just before Christmas another Casino was opened in Maryland, I think that makes six. They were talking to the manager of the newest one that was telling of record profits. Then they went on to talk with the manager of… Continue reading
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something different
It was last April when I retired from the grocery. Last night my son calls and wants to know if I could come in and unload the delivery truck. The first and second stringers are all busy. Naturally I said… Continue reading
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entertaining compassion
Like a great deal of America I watched the Super Bowl. Now, I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a big football fan. It is entertaining as far as that goes but that is what it is , an… Continue reading
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Cave or Den
When I was growing up I watched shows like Leave it to Beaver and My Three Sons. Their fathers each had a den. It was a room just for him with a large desk and book lined shelves. It was… Continue reading
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Just zip it
What happened to the safety pins ? Remember when that was supposed to be a thing ? Shame that didn’t catch on, that way I would know who is likely to punch me in the face. But I think maybe… Continue reading