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Why did I do that
Life is full of balances. The secret to happiness is in keeping that balance. Every once in a while we tip that scale, unfavorably, and we have no one other than ourselves to blame. I find myself disappointed and disgusted… Continue reading
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Doubt
The questioning mind is full of doubts. That is something I have come to understand. The hardest part is learning to live with that. The tendency is to just say, I don’t care and that is that. Our opinions become… Continue reading
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Creating spirit
First many of us became disconnected from the land or sea, as our livelihoods changed. Now it appears we are being disconnected from each other. The small family farms are conglomerates now and the fishing is done by fleets. We… Continue reading
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In my time
There are times when I feel like I’m fighting against the tide. Current events are that tide. When I was in school my history and English teachers would encourage me to study current events. They were trying to make me… Continue reading
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Goodbye Merle
I was on the computer when I saw a sidebar saying Merle Haggard had passed away. I immediately stopped what I was doing to fact check that. Willie Nelson has been reported dead several times so it is best to… Continue reading
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A silent crusade
I find myself on a bit of a crusade. As with crusades it is a moral one. Surprising, even to myself, it is a crusade against a choice of words. More specifically the foul mouthed, guttural language that has invaded… Continue reading
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Moral wealth
After posting yesterdays blog , Civility and soccer, a regular reader of mine left a comment about wealth being tied to manners. That wasn’t my intent when writing that piece but upon review I think it was a valid statement.… Continue reading
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Soccer and civility
My grandson Mark has joined a new travel team for soccer. The Bayshore Revolution is the name of the club. I have been corrected in calling it a team, in soccer, apparently it is a club. And, you should call… Continue reading
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In the margins
A question appeared on my Facebook page. It was do you think the Bible is being marginalized in society today. I have been thinking about that for a few days now. My thoughts keep drifting toward it. It does make… Continue reading
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lessons of the heart
I didn’t so much as fly the nest as I was nudged. That was the way my father thought was best. That was the American dream in his generation. To strike out on your own, independent and proud. To build… Continue reading