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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
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included in the catalouge
Yesterday I finally mounted my old ships’ bell. I got this bell from my dad. He had it on an old wooden boat named the Montauk. I wrote a story about that boat some time back and I do have… Continue reading
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Humility,heroes and discipline
What’s wrong with the world today ? I hear that question asked at least three times a day while at work. Mostly it is the older generation, of which I somehow have become a member, that asks. I know that… Continue reading