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Taking it back
Have you ever done something, after having considered it carefully, and then regret that you did it ? What I mean is , I had a scrapbook that belonged to my Dad. He had kept that book during the war.… Continue reading
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Coverture
After writing yesterdays blog I received some feedback. That is always welcome and I learned a new term from it. That term is ” coverture. ” I am always excited to learn about something new, especially when that something new… Continue reading
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A matter of convenience
In following the branches of the family tree one encounters many twists and turns. The same blood flows throughout those branches. It is easy enough to follow with the man , as their name has been traditionally carried down. With… Continue reading
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Independant interests
Do you find it difficult to maintain interest in things that do not interest others ? What I mean is, do you require some feedback about this interest. Contrary to what I think, I apparently do. I do not lose… Continue reading
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Mystery and nuance
I received a copy of a picture from my sister. She found this photo behind another photo. There is some writing in the lower margin that so far defies deciphering. Damn the cursive writing ! The only other clue is… Continue reading
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Ridin' the pine
A few weeks back I decided to retire. My stated reason at the time was the aggravation was greater than the compensation. That was not a complaint about the monetary aspect however, it was about how I was feeling. When… Continue reading
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An amusement
Are we here for others or for ourselves ? That is a question humanity has asked since the beginning. I don’t think we are any closer to an answer today than we were a thousand years ago. Instinctively we know… Continue reading
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acquiessence
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. That is what is commonly called the Serenity prayer. I believe almost everyone in… Continue reading
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No place like home
I have returned from my vacation. The weather didn’t cooperate for the final day so we cut it short and headed home. It’s alright though, we had a wonderful time. Not having written a blog in a few days I… Continue reading
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On the stage
You know Shakespeare said, All the worlds’ a stage. It is an apt analogy. The thing that he didn’t say is that we set that stage by our own actions. If you find yourself constantly surrounded by drama its’ probably because… Continue reading