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Remaining wary
I was scrolling down my Facebook page when I saw this posting. It was one of those memes stating that this year, for the first time, Freshmen in high school will be taught about 9/11 as a historical event that happened… Continue reading
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routine
I almost always write these blogs first thing in the morning. It has become somewhat of a habit. A routine if you will. Oh there are times when inspiration strikes and I write in the afternoon or evening but that… Continue reading
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talking to myself
I’m getting out of rhythm. I don’t know what it is exactly, but I can feel it. A change is coming on. Maybe I’m getting ready for a change in the seasons, or maybe it is something more. I’m just… Continue reading
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a benevolent government ?
Should government be a benevolent institution or is it strictly business ? Most will say it should be both. The problem lies in the fact that it cannot. It must be one or the other to serve the entire population.… Continue reading
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Victim or survivor
Are we all victims and survivors ? At least that is the narrative I hear every day on the news, I hear it everywhere I go. We are one or the other. How did we reach this point ? That is… Continue reading
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Uncle Oliver continued
After posting yesterday I did a little more searching for my 4th great uncle Oliver. I had limited success but did discover a few more details. The ship he was on was the USS North Carolina. A 74 gun ship… Continue reading
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In the Navy
I was working on the family tree the other day and stumbled upon something I found interesting. Oliver Gibson King, my 4th great uncle, served in the Navy during the civil war. He was 38 years old in 1862. It… Continue reading
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Time marches on
Next week the kids go back to school here in Greensboro. The summer is over, done, toast. Bring on the fall. It was a quick one. The kids grew up this summer. There is no excitement for new back packs,… Continue reading
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Boob tube ?
What do the kids watch on television these days ? What does anyone watch on television these days ? I would have to say I’m pretty ignorant when it comes to that. I just don’t know anymore. I have a… Continue reading
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social expectations
I guess I have reached that age, I’m a senior. I always knew it would happen but ain’t sure I like it. There is nothing to be done about though. Mom is getting on , as the saying goes, and I… Continue reading