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Reserved reactions
Tonight I get to enjoy another proud Grandpa moment. My Granddaughter Morgan is being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. Naturally Grandma and I will be in attendance, camera at the ready. We have been witness to many a band… Continue reading
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A quiet acceptance
In doing my genealogy research the very best information comes to me firsthand. If I get the chance to talk to the ” old-timer’s ” that were actually present for an event, that information is gold. Unfortunately, and I think… Continue reading
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being popular
I like to talk about things that other people don’t know. I have always been that way and so you could say it is just a part of my personality. I think it is a great conversation starter. Ah, but… Continue reading
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Resurrrection
I work on my Ancestry family tree from time to time. I have filled in many of the blanks as far as ancestors go. The numbers are staggering. Those little ” leafs ” you see advertised in their television ads… Continue reading
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Attachments
What are attachments ? They are something that is added on to improve the quality or functionality of something. Wouldn’t you say that is a fair definition ? I am not thinking about attachments for your vacuum cleaner or Kitchen… Continue reading
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entitlement
Since I retired I can’t decide whether I am waiting in anticipation or just living in resignation. Seems like something should happen, although I don’t know what. That is the anticipation, the resignation is, probably nothing will. The only thing left… Continue reading
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In a moment
My granddaughter has gained acceptance into the National Junior Honor Society. I couldn’t be prouder. The wife and I agreed to buy her a new dress for her acceptance ceremony. As it turned out I wound up taking her to Kohls… Continue reading
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speaking of loss
As I sit and ponder the significance of this day I am struck with a sense of loss. I have never had to endure the loss of a loved one in war. Oh, I have had many ancestors that served… Continue reading
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making changes
I recently bought a new pair of glasses and changed the style of the frames. As a rule I generally wear the same style for a long time. I had aviator frames for many years and then switched to a more… Continue reading
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Just because I can
Occasionally I receive these offers in the mail. Sometimes I am amused and sometimes annoyed by them. This week alone I got two of them. First I got a offer from capital one. Emblazoned on the front of the envelope… Continue reading