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Wrappings and trappings
When do you take down Christmas ? In the last few years it has been on New Years day. That wasn’t always the case as in the past I may not have been feeling too ” chipper “. Thankfully those… Continue reading
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Respect ( a bit of a tirade )
I brushed against this subject yesterday while talking with a friend. Talking over recent events in the national news and speculating on their causes. Most notably that movie, The Interview. Some may view it as a comedy but I saw… Continue reading
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It's a start
What I was, what I am and what I’m gonna be. These are the phases of our life. There are times when I enjoy remembering the days of my youth. That was a time of what I was. I was… Continue reading
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Looking forward
I woke up to the radio and no Christmas songs. It’s over for another year. It is a bit unfortunate that Christmas songs are the only acceptable religious themed music for the general public. I mean, sure there are Christian… Continue reading
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A bugle and a bicycle
It’s Christmas morning in Greensboro. The sugarplums are done dancing in my head and I am up and about. The coffee has been brewed, automatic drip because my percolator didn’t arrive on time, the news is on and more waiting… Continue reading
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Waiting for Christmas
Christmas eve. A day and night of anticipation. We may not all be waiting for the same thing, but most of us are waiting. Some are waiting for the excitement of tomorrow and some for the relief that it has… Continue reading
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It'll be alright
With everything going on at this time of year one can get stressed. There is the pressure of wrapping those gifts and making sure everything is just right. Really it is not that bad if you prioritize things. That’s what… Continue reading
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Traditionally speaking
Traditions. Traditions are our connections to the past. That is why they matter. That is why they should be preserved. That is why they should be observed. There is much discussion in this country regarding Christmas and the celebrating of… Continue reading
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Going On
I attempt to maintain my routine, it is all one can do at times like this. The old folks will tell you, life goes on. It is becoming clear to me that I am becoming the old folks. Not that… Continue reading
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With a purpose
I spent most of yesterday in quiet contemplation. The loss of my brother occupying my thoughts. After writing yesterday’s posting I reviewed it in my mind . One statement I made seemed to hang with me, that old familiar, Rest… Continue reading