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A Memory from the mist
The fog set in like a squatter on the land. Only thing is, we were on the water. I was with Dad aboard the ” Montauk ” a fine wooden vessel of 1930’s vintage. That old Grey Marine engine was… Continue reading
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Unpaved
I grew up on a dirt lane. When I was young it didn’t even have a name, at least not that most were aware of, not even Dad. This little dirt lane lead to just five houses. It terminated in… Continue reading
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Just actions
“Just actions stem from the humble soul.” I took that quotation from one of my own blogs. I’m quoting myself, can you do that ? Yes, I guess you can. Recent events in the news brought that thought back to… Continue reading
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Who am I
I try to remember each morning to post Good Morning on my facebook page. I started this practice a few years back half jokingly. I think my comment was something to the effect of, this is a social network we… Continue reading
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Periwinkles and Memories
I caught a small thread of discussion about eating something I hadn’t thought of in years, a conch, or as I knew them, periwinkles. These periwinkles would be dredged up along with the scallops and on occasion retained for eating.… Continue reading
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Marking the days
Another year has passed. Yes, I know it is July the 23 but being born on July the twentieth that is when my year begins and ends. Pope Gregory the X111 started the calendar we all use today but God… Continue reading
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Making choices
Too many choices makes it difficult to choose. Now isn’t that a dilemma to be faced with. Like the proverbial kid in the candy store it can be overwhelming. Maybe we should limit our choices ! I’m just sayin’ it… Continue reading
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Thinking in generations
Yesterday I got to spend the day with my grandchildren. Now that, is a gift. Shyann lives in Oneonta, New York so she is my out of town granddaughter. I can see the family resemblance in her features. What a… Continue reading
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Retirement
So today I am sixty two. Time to get serious about this thing called life. No more fooling around, going to work and making big plans. No sir, I can collect my social security check now and just enjoy being… Continue reading
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With this ring
I had the privilege of attending a wedding yesterday. My niece Rosie was married at a place called, Angel Point, on an estate in Royal Oak, Maryland. A truly magical setting and the weather was glorious. Surely God was smiling,… Continue reading