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Uncertainty
Every once and a while something happens that can change the game. I dislike that unsettled feeling. I can deal with changes,even major changes, without much difficulty, it is only the transitional phase that bothers me. The period until the… Continue reading
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Obstacles
For all my blogging and discussion of the issues I remain a somewhat private person. There are certain areas I do not share publicly or readily with others. Now, I’m not talking about the juicy details or what I would… Continue reading
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Avenues of Acceptance
I was talking with my grandson when he told me about some of his classmates. He was telling me how some like to curse. He said he asked one of them why and he told him because everyone else does.… Continue reading
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Empowered
There was a time when I would hear new slang words being used. Words like cool,keen,groovy and far out man. I still hear a few occasionally, the newest for me being, swag. I’m not sure if you have swag or… Continue reading
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Anticipation
Living for the moment. I have heard this phrase used many times to justify many things. There is some wisdom in that we never know when it all may be gone. Life can change in an instant. Still, I believe… Continue reading
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Adult conversation
I must be getting a few years on me now.I have become comfortable talking about most anything. That is a sign of age,not necessarily maturity. I also seem to have developed a few quirks. I won’t go into those however.… Continue reading
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Vote
It is election day ! Hooray I get to speak today. My voice will be heard. There was a day when I didn’t give that a thought. I just went along merrily with my life, ignoring my civic duty and… Continue reading
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Something to consider
Having an interest in history and genealogy I have spent some time in the cemetery. I find it a nice place to visit but I don’t want to live there. There, I got that out of my system. This year… Continue reading
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Cavalier or cavalier ?
I was watching the Army/Air Force football game. It was being played at West Point. As the camera scanned the crowd, notably the Corps of Cadets, I couldn’t help but notice they were wearing fatigues. As a retired Navy man… Continue reading
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There are many paths
The Pope now says that the big bang and evolution are real. He also says they are not incompatible with a creator. I Agree with him. I wrote an essay about this very subject some time ago, maybe he read… Continue reading