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Aribtrary ?
I am growing increasingly annoyed by this new attitude in America. All I hear is whining ! Sounds like a bunch of spoiled little brats. This isn’t fair, I didn’t get, or I want. It is everywhere and in everything.… Continue reading
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somewhere in the middle
There was a small news story yesterday that caught my attention. It was a proposal by the Secretary of the Navy to no longer call the midshipmen at the Naval Academy, midshipmen. No alternative names were given. The only statement… Continue reading
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The braggart and the baby
Well apparently the Brits are at it again. They want to ban Donald Trump from their country because they don’t like what he says. They didn’t like what Americans had to say in 1775 either and started a war over… Continue reading
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fueling the passion
When we are really interested in something we say we are passionate about it. It is continued interest that fuels the passion. I think interest may be sparked by our own curiosity, that starts the fire, but the fuel necessary… Continue reading
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Ancestors, in color
I have my corner of the room. It is in this corner that I write my thoughts and share my memories. I have my pictures on the wall. It is almost like a gallery. Well I think it is time… Continue reading
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Live to tell
Live to tell. That is the title of a new show coming on the history channel. I haven’t seen a single episode and am not sure I will. I’m struggling with the premise. Now CBS had a few shows with the… Continue reading
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Disconnected
We all talk about how the kids today don’t get outside enough to just play. Everything does seem to be organized, supervised and scheduled. Back in my day you could get yourself grounded. You were grounded to return you to being… Continue reading
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I wanted to be poor
I woke up this morning to another fractured dream. I didn’t win the Powerball lottery. Not only I am not rich, I’m not famous either. Man, I had plans for that cash. I did purchase three chances and so it… Continue reading
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Legacy
I didn’t stay up to listen to the State of the Union address. Not being a big fan of this president I didn’t feel like I could stomach much more of his rhetoric. This being his last address it was… Continue reading
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Where did you get that idea
What is meaningful to you ? That is a question that needs to be answered before you can find true happiness. That is what I am thinking anyway. There are so many causes to choose from but which one hits… Continue reading