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Staying home
I was reminded of a paradox this morning. Many of us will move to a new location and when we get there, start to make it just like the one we left. It is an attempt to make it home.… Continue reading
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Sucess is earned
I became somewhat embroiled in a discussion that was started inadvertently. That often happens on social media as the reader can not see your expression and the nuances of language are not detected. I take responsibility for that as the… Continue reading
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Choosing our words
I woke up this morning with a feeling of sadness. As I sat down to write I couldn’t help but think about yesterday. I had posted a comment is response to something I saw on Facebook and that sparked a… Continue reading
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Decisions
What is the importance of the future and why do we worry about it ? Can we change the future ? I don’t see how you can change what hasn’t happened. Whatever will happen was certainly influenced by today, but… Continue reading
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Patriotism begins at home
Here is one for the sociologists. Is there a correlation between the division of the family unit and the division in society ? That is a thought that came to me as I was writing yesterdays posting. I was feeling… Continue reading
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Precious days
Oh, it’s a long long while From May to December But the days grow short When you reach September These are the opening lines from September song and I woke up with them in my head. Well it is the first… Continue reading
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Spouting off
How did we arrive at the conclusion that the majority decision should always be in favor of the minority ? That is to say, how come being in a majority now gets you labeled a bigot ? I’m sorry, but… Continue reading
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Heritage soup
I have noticed an increased interest in heritage. This is a prevalent theme today. I began to notice when folks started with all this Afro-American, Hispanic-American etc, etc. All claiming a pride in their heritage even though most have never… Continue reading
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finding out
I’ll begin with a follow-up of yesterdays blog. After spending a few hours searching I didn’t turn up much about Marion. I found one article in the East Hampton Star dated Dec, 6, 1918 that mentions her. The article reads… Continue reading
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History or gossip ?
I was going through the family tree and stumbled upon an interesting little article of news. It seems a Miss Marion Bennett, daughter of Selden Bennett and Melissa Hulse was sentenced to the Alms house. Naturally I was interested to… Continue reading