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Miracles and magic
Tis the season. I just watched an advertisement for the clapper. It’s a classic. I remember seeing them when they first came out. And then I thought of another classic advertisement. Remember when Santa Claus rode the Norelco floating heads… Continue reading
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Offended by the obvious
Yesterday I was accused of being an internet troll. I have heard that term before but certainly never considered I may be such. So it is off to Wikipedia to check the ” authorized ” meaning. In Internet slang, a troll… Continue reading
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maintaining the standard
It is something that has caused me much consternation. Over a week ago I wrote a blog detailing my thoughts and feelings about the burning of the flag in protest. Someone who I believe to be quite open minded took some… Continue reading
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No hurry
I’ll write about just about anything that comes to mind. That is the random thoughts part in the title. Yesterday I began to think about death. I know, strange right, but we all do it. What I was wondering about… Continue reading
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down the highway
Yesterday another milestone was reached. My grandson got his learners permit ! Yup, I’m officially that old. At least that is the way I see it. He will most likely never drive a car that is a 19 anything.… Continue reading
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telling stories
It is customary to only share family stories with family. Well, at least those family stories that are less than flattering. I’ve never been accused of following custom too closely, I love to tell the stories. And so I will… Continue reading
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attitude adjustment
Every once in a while certain things, not necessarily new things, begin to annoy me. For some reason the little, insignificant things move to the forefront. Most recently it was an insurance commercial. The one where the guys blames the… Continue reading
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promises and dreams
At this time of year with Christmas right around the corner my thoughts always go to running pine and princess pine. That is because those are the two things Mom wanted for decorating and it was us children that provided… Continue reading
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an uncomfortable truth
It is not in my nature to turn and walk away. I find that the most difficult of actions. I guess the optimist in me just won’t allow that. Others would call it being stubborn. The truth is it is… Continue reading
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Conditional communication
Shall we limit ourselves to conditional communication ? Should we not speak the complete truth but mete out only what will be favorable received ? I admit at times it is a temptation. It would certainly cause me less consternation.… Continue reading