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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
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In a hand-basket
I have written about the use of certain language in the general public and finding it inappropriate. I have addressed the moral side of the issue. I have addressed the general courtesy and consideration for others, mostly children, having to… Continue reading
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Simple things
Yesterday a young lady I attended high school with mentioned how difficult it was to find a wisk broom. I had to chuckle at the story she told. She related how the cashier, a young man, remarked he had never… Continue reading
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methinks
In the play Hamlet, the famous line is spoken,” The lady doth protest too much,methinks.” It has changed a bit from its’ original meaning which is opposite of what we think now, so I am speaking about the modern interpretation.… Continue reading
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Rambling Randomly
I was pleased to hear that I was missed on Facebook while I was on vacation. It is always nice to know that others think about you. The comment that struck me was something like, it has been less social… Continue reading