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Misconceptions
We all have our ideas about different things. Conceptions and misconceptions. Since I moved to Greensboro I have become aware of the Amish or Mennonite communities. I see them in their buggies coming and going. There have been times when… Continue reading
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Coming home
I moved to Greensboro long about 1988. I was going to a new command, a new ship that was homeported in Earle, New Jersey. Now having been born and raised on eastern long island, as I always called it, never… Continue reading
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Regarding Passion
Regarding the question of passion. How does one acquire it and what exactly fuels it ? Oh, I’m not talking about romantic passion, that is something different altogether, I’m talking about a passion in life. People have them for painting,… Continue reading
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legends start in truth
The story is always better in the telling. I’ve heard that expression used many times and have come to agree with it’s conclusion. Stories are better in the telling, or the writing, as far as that goes. I believe that… Continue reading
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Supplicant or Celebrant ?
As I was writing yesterday’s posting a fundamental difference became evident. This difference concerns the manner in which worship was conducted in my youth, to what I experience now. Over the years I have written about attending and not attending… Continue reading
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Rituals and habit
It has been so throughout recorded history. It was so in oral histories. I would propose that it has always been so. It has continued unbroken from uncivilized man to civilized man, and that would be the performing of ritual.… Continue reading
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where are we going ?
I am approaching a crossroad and having trouble reading the signs. I’m unsure if I should turn right or left, back up or just continue along the road. The only pressure to decide is coming from myself yet, I can’t… Continue reading
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Exercising restraint
Ethics is the study of right and wrong. Ethics are defined by society.They are not to be confused with law, which applies to everyone in the society, ethics are somewhat optional. Ethics are in the ” grey ” area. Something… Continue reading
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Challenge life
We all have our ups and downs. Despite my writing and personal interaction with others I have been feeling a bit lethargic lately. I wouldn’t call it depression. I don’t believe it is caused by anxiety. I don’t think I… Continue reading
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As Greensboro grows
When I first moved to Greensboro, I rented the bottom half of a house on Main street. I was still in the Navy then. I had just received orders to the USS Nitro AE-23 out of Earle, New Jersey. Now,… Continue reading