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inquiring mind
This week is the homecoming dance. My grandson will be attending for the second time. There is much hoopla surrounding this event. Now I graduated in 1971 and don’t remember ever having a homecoming dance. I am somewhat puzzled by… Continue reading
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offended
The other day I was taken a bit off guard. A friend who I had gone to school with called me a troll ! I had to look up the definition of a ” internet troll ” as I wasn’t… Continue reading
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time goes on
Isn’t it strange how we remember our childhood friends just the way they were ? In this modern day world of social media we can see photos of them and read about their lives but the vision persists. I began to… Continue reading
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freedom is a choice
I hear the term sacrifice used a lot lately. I especially hear it used to describe military service. As a retired member of the armed forces I am uncomfortable with that. You see a sacrifice is something you do in… Continue reading
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not my fault
I think it is fair to say I am a reactive person. Many feel you should be proactive in life and I can see their point but being reactive causes less drama. But perhaps being reactive is nothing more than the… Continue reading
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goals and expectations
I do believe in a balance. I think everything we do has to have balance. That thought sprang to the forefront of my thinking as I heard this stat. The cost of childcare is, in some cases, greater than the… Continue reading
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Application of knowledge
You know they say a little information can be a dangerous thing. I believe that wholeheartedly. I have always felt that before you can fix something you really need to know how it works. You need to at least know… Continue reading
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through a different window
I’m back from an unintended hiatus. I was away to visit my Mom and sister. The routine was of course different and there was no time for blogging. Well, the truth is I didn’t have my computer, the one I… Continue reading
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home
Today I’ll be leaving for Florida. I’m going to see Mom, my sister and brother. It has been many years since we were all together. The reason is a simple one, distance and economics. It is that way with far… Continue reading
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Choosing a hat
A story that has always stuck with me is The Emperors new clothes. For some reason that particular tale just resonates with me. Perhaps the image of a man walking around naked and unaware amuses me. It did remind me… Continue reading