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possibilities
The last few years I have found myself drawn to the mountains. This is a strange thing considering who I am. I was born on an island and spent twenty years in the Navy, you would expect I would long… Continue reading
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Fad,fashion or foolish
I have never been one much for fad and fashion. Oh, I have purchased certain articles of clothing that would fall into that category but I’m speaking in general terms. I have pretty much adopted my ” style ” of… Continue reading
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Out with the tide
Having been born and raised in what is now known by many as ” The Hamptons ” I feel somewhat qualified to write about it. It is true that I haven’t lived there in over thirty years and so am… Continue reading
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Inconvenient
How much are we going to allow as a matter of convenience ? It is that very reason I see used to justify the changing of law, the way we treat each other and the way we do business. It… Continue reading
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Keeping secrets
Are there things that you should take to your grave ? Is it necessary to the human condition to expose everything you know ? This is what I think when I see certain things in the news. There are people… Continue reading
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Mother's Day
This being Mother’s day my thoughts naturally turned to my own Mom. I thought, what could I say about Mom that hasn’t already been said ? There just isn’t much left to say, now is there ? And there aren’t… Continue reading
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Too much,too soon
After writing about heroes a little bit yesterday, and their influence upon us, I began thinking about the kids. The thought came to mind, are we teaching our children too much,too soon ? Could that be the cause of some… Continue reading
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Flawed heroes
Alex Rodriguez has broken Willie Mays home run record to move to #4 on the all time list. The Yankees have stated they will not pay him a six million dollar bonus because they feel his use of performance enhancing… Continue reading
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The noblest of deeds
I went to the pharmacy yesterday to buy a mothers day card. Mom lives in Florida,as most retired New Yorkers of her generation do, and so I had best get that thing mailed. Yeah, Mom doesn’t do e-mail or anything… Continue reading
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A different time and place
It is a different time. You hear that phrase used to explain our actions. There is no denying the validity of the statement, it is a different time. In thinking about that this very morning I wondered just what is… Continue reading