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just being me
It is never too late to learn, but the later you do, the less time you have to enjoy it. Makes me wonder if you wouldn’t be better off not knowing it at all ! It would be a sure way to… Continue reading
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Aim high
I always play to win. That isn’t to say I am a sore loser but being a loser is something I try to avoid. I do not cheat and insist upon fair play. I am not overly competitive, in my… Continue reading
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Waiting on a breeze
I like to use sailing metaphors. I guess it is because I grew up on an island and spent twenty years in the Navy. It somehow seems appropriate. Perhaps it s a bit cliché but I enjoy it so what… Continue reading
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replacing discontent
I have a friend of mine that posted she was looking for her passion. I understood what was inferred. Just what is it that you are passionate about ? Some of us have many passions while others only one. Flighty… Continue reading
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making too much
I often hear the argument that big business is making too much profit. Walmart appears to lead the list. I hear complaints that the Walton family are billionaires yet pay only minimal wages to their employees. My question is, how… Continue reading
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Money and politics
I occasionally make comments on some od the political posts. I do so mostly when I feel like a bit of controversy. It isn’t much fun to just like things all the time. A little drama is good as long… Continue reading
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private and personal
This morning I woke up feeing a bit cynical. I am aware of it but experience the feeling nonetheless. I am human after all. I’m not quite certain what triggered this feeling of cynicism, I suppose it is a series… Continue reading
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Making progress
I went to McDonalds last evening with the grandchildren. Nothing new about that but I did notice the McDonalds does have new ” menu boards ” that are apparently flat screen televisions. Well I suppose the proper term is monitor.… Continue reading
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" Conscience " decisions
Shall we determine our moral standards by popular vote ? That appears to be the prevailing attitude. Regardless of any ” scriptures ” or religious instruction if we all like it, let’s do it. It is our right to do… Continue reading
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Moods
I often find I adopt little themes in my life. They may last a day or two. Sometimes I am quite political, while other philosophical. I go from aging grandfather to feeling like the young man I used to be.… Continue reading