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Climbing in the Pulpit
As it sometimes happens, the title to this essay came to me before the actual essay. Sounds strange but the idea comes first and I attempt to condense that idea into the title. As a matter of coincidence a friend… Continue reading
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Ideas to action
Ideas to action is something I have trouble with. I am full of ideas but a little slow to put them into action. Procrastination is the word. I had a triangle shaped pillow, yellow with black lettering, on my bed… Continue reading
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A sight for concern
As I was traveling yesterday I came upon a sad sight. There ,next to the highway,stood a little white church. It’s windows had all been removed, the front doors missing and the bell gone from the bell tower. A scrap… Continue reading
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Convenience
Like a number of senior citizens : I can’t believe I fit that description , I am concerned about out country. I have seen many changes take place over the years and it seems, few for the better. It is… Continue reading
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We asked for it
I can but wonder about those that go through life with so many difficulties. It just seems to happen that way for some. I read the posts on social media and it is a steady stream of tragedy. One could… Continue reading
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The Firemen's Carnival
The annual firemen’s carnival begins tonight in Greensboro. The summer is cranking up ! I do not always attend these events anymore. I hear they are going to have a new ride this year and live music. I may wander… Continue reading
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Direction
You hear a lot about the direction of the country these days. The politicians talk about it, the reporters report on it and it is a topic of general discussion everywhere. All the social issues we are experiencing and the… Continue reading
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A life condensed
I have noticed as I age that I have become more contemplative about things. Some would say that it is a sign of maturity and others say it is a sign of other things. Whatever the case may be it… Continue reading
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In a mood
This morning I find myself in a depressive mood. It is difficult to write anything of substance while I feel this way. I think it comes from the recent events in the news. The news these days always provide reasons… Continue reading
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Not good enough
A couple weeks ago I wrote a blog about using the phrase, “it is no worse than.” Yesterday I heard it being used again as an excuse to do something. Once again I felt the need to point out a… Continue reading