Temperance is a word we seldom hear, but something that should be learned . We do hear synonyms such as tolerance, abstinence, or sobriety. It is true that temperance is most closely related with the drinking of alcoholic beverages but… Continue reading

Last evening I posted a funny little status to my facebook wall. I wondered why I stayed so ” young ” while my classmates all grew ” old”. Of course it is just a joke and not meant to be… Continue reading

I had an interesting little climb down the family tree, heading towards the roots. I passed through some places I had been before and visited with some new. It would seem at least one branch of my tree stayed fairly… Continue reading

Yesterday I was writing about a place called Squaw Cove. That lead me to do a little exploring. The first of the Bennett line had settled at that place but was by no means the first Bennett in America. Well… Continue reading

Years ago I came into possession of a book that my Mom had purchased back in the late  ’50’s. East Hampton History and Genealogies by Jeanette Edwards Rattray. This volume was of particular interest because it contains my family. My… Continue reading

One of the harder things about aging is becoming the ” parent. ” I do not mean parents to your own children but becoming the “parent”, to your parents. When our parents become dependant upon us it is sobering. It… Continue reading

My wife had a necessary surgical procedure done on Wednesday. It did require an overnight stay at the hospital. The vascular surgeon that we selected works out of Baltimore Washington Memorial .A very nice and modern facility that is part… Continue reading

I saw a little article about a lady named Tess Munster. At first it was the ” Munster ” name that caught my attention. We all remember the Munsters, don’t we ? So, the article was about her receiving a… Continue reading

Last evening I went to a memorial service for my brother Harold. An intimate affair I am sure he enjoyed very much. An old friend and business associate of his spoke at length about him and it was a comfort… Continue reading

Today I find myself just listening. That is probably a good thing. We all have times when we should be listening. And listening not so much to others, but to ourselves. I have begun this mornings posting in fits and… Continue reading