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With the windows open
It was a long cold winter. The storm windows were in place and the doors closed tightly. Often a blanket of white covered the ground. Inside my home it was warm and snug. I was fortunate to be isolated from… Continue reading
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Perceived Success
We are, to a certain degree, whatever others perceive us to be. That perception is gained by the clothes we wear and the words we speak.Some make a conscious effort to shape that perception. I believe that is why some… Continue reading
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Speaking Out
Yesterday, my grandson was required to give a presentation for his language arts class. The majority of students dread this sort of thing, but he relishes it. He gets excited to have the chance to do public speaking. I think… Continue reading
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Destiny
Sometimes I find myself longing for the past more than looking to the future. That does seem to be happening more these days than it used to. I think most of us feel that from time to time. The good… Continue reading
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Inconvenient
There is a forty foot granite cross, called the peace cross, that stands in the town of Blandensburg, Maryland. It was erected in 1922 following WW1. On it are inscribed the names of those from Prince Georges county that paid… Continue reading
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Only Men
While remembering those who lost their lives in defense of our nation my thoughts wandered a bit. I began to see them all in heaven, at peace, and rested at last, for war is an exhausting business. Then I began… Continue reading
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That such men Lived
When I was growing up Memorial Day was always celebrated with a parade followed by speeches and a ceremony on the green. The Veterans of Foreign war would be offering those little red cloth poppies for sale. You would see… Continue reading
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Traditions
There is no parade for Memorial Day here in Greensboro,Md. I have been here for over twenty years now and there has never been one. I haven’t found anyone living here that remembers Greensboro having a parade. There will be… Continue reading
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Along the way
Isn’t it strange how it takes no effort to be angry, but requires effort to be happy ? I wonder why that should be so ? Being a Christian I can only blame that on man himself. Surely it was… Continue reading
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Transparency
Oh my goodness I guess I’ll go out on a limb here and state my opinion. I was watching the news and saw it on social media as well, burger king is changing their logo. No longer are they saying,”… Continue reading