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What's the hurry
I think I would have enjoyed travel, say, a hundred years ago. It must have been far more exciting and informative. To see things that you have never seen before and have the time to look ! That is the… Continue reading
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From my corner
From my corner of the room, in my corner of the world, I write my stories. Sometimes pontificating on the mysteries of life and sometimes just babbling. The value of them are largely esoteric, although I wasn’t aware of that… Continue reading
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Sharing what's real
Shared experiences make the best stories. This is true even when the experience is fictional, but when the story is still within the realm of possibility. We like to hear or read our own stories. That is why we “live”… Continue reading
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Just Talking
There are times when I feel as though I am talking into the wind. It is a frustration we all have to deal with. It is a complex mix of emotions that causes this. In the end I believe we… Continue reading
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Everyday Things
Everyday things. Everything we hold as treasures from the past where ,at one time, everyday things. When a connection is made those objects take on significance That is if those objects are no longer an everyday thing. I wonder what… Continue reading
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In the shadow of the mill
An old friend posted a picture to facebook and it inspired some thoughts. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and I believe that wholeheartedly. Seeing that picture, at that particular time made me want to write a… Continue reading
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An official job
Here in Maryland young people can begin working at the age of fourteen. Their hours and times are severely limited but nonetheless they can do that. I don’t remember how old we had to be in New York state when… Continue reading
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A new world
I was talking with my Mom, she is 86. That is something hard to believe, even harder for her I’m sure. She is doing well, health wise, and is living comfortably in Florida. We often discuss the news and what… Continue reading
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Just an outline
As many of you know my brother passed away last month. His wife is planning a memorial service. I was asked to write the obituary. I am both honored and deeply saddened. Honored to be asked and saddened to write… Continue reading
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It's complicated
I was on Facebook,as usual, and happened to notice someones status change. They are now ” in a relationship. ” I know this younger person quite well and so it struck me funny. It caused me to consider that little… Continue reading