How long are we to be held accountable for the failures and fallacies of past generations. Is it forgiveness that we seek, or forgetfulness ? It has been said that to forget the past and its’ lessons you are doomed to repeat… Continue reading

 There was a bit of controversy stirred up by the Popes’ speech the other day. Well, really only with Donald Trump. The Pope was saying, those who spend more time building walls than building bridges are not Christian. That isn’t… Continue reading

 For those of us ” in a relationship ” as the modern jargon describes it, do you seek permission before doing things ? Now I don’t necessarily mean asking for permission directly, like a child to a parent, but wishing… Continue reading

 It’s all in the details. Any decorator will tell you that. That statement holds true in life as well. For that reason I feel you should examine your life often and closely. It is all too easy to gloss over… Continue reading

 I’m not a big fan of texting. That seems funny from someone that writes a blog every day. A blog is a text. But text and texting have taken on a whole different meaning over the years. It appears to… Continue reading

 The creation of the desire to assimilate is the largest task of mankind. As long as there are differences, there will be conflict. Many are trying to co-exist where the action should be acceptance. The minority must assimilate to the… Continue reading

 We live by emotions, not by words. Our thoughts and beliefs drive our actions, but emotion rules. This does vary by individual but I believe it is a fair assessment. The good writer tries to convey emotions to support his… Continue reading

 Getting old is irritating. Most of the irritation comes from the younger crowd. When they start to offer advice and telling you, you are wrong Things that we have known for longer than they have been alive ! Now that’s… Continue reading

 In Abingdon Maryland just the other day two police officers were tragically slain. The man doing the shooting was another nut job. The investigation continues into the why. It will be speculation in the end, a good guess no more,… Continue reading

 Politics, even though we all know better is a topic best left alone. Still, working at the store many people bring up the subject. I generally just smile and agree. I try to remain noncommittal. I do not do that… Continue reading