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Traditions
In yesterdays blog I touched upon the topic of traditions or at least what is considered traditional. Traditions are different for each of us. The refinement of a tradition occurs over generations. Sometimes those traditions disappear altogether. I think it… Continue reading
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Keeping house
The television was on, as it often is, more as a noise in the background than anyone actually watching. I was sitting at my computer, in the corner of the room, as usual. Out of the drone of that noise… Continue reading
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Told you so.
Each of us have our own little vices and guilty pleasures. For me, one of them is saying,” I told you so ” Today is an I told You So day. Jesus said, those who believe in me shall not… Continue reading
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Bored ?
I am fortunate to have grand children that live close by. They have been coming to Grandpas house since they were born. It truly is a blessing, albeit sometimes disguised, to have watched them grow and learn. I dare say… Continue reading
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Good Friday
This being Good Friday I will not eat red meat. Although I do not follow the Catholic faith I feel like it is the least I can do. The giving up of red meat is a show of penance. At… Continue reading
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Empathy
I have a friend that has suffered a loss. She has lost a near and dear friend. I can read the sadness in her heart. This is a time when there are no words to say. To offer any words… Continue reading
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Another Day
Monday was grandparents day at Greensboro Elementary. My wife and I attended ,as we have every year. This was our last year as Morgan will be moving on up to middle school. It is the end of an era. The… Continue reading
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Put your pants on
I often find myself wondering about the state of the country. We are in a big mess here. I think I may have found one of the reasons. Men in short pants ! That’s right, seems like once we men… Continue reading
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American Dream ( grandmas story )
When my Grandmother was 15 years old she was sent to America to help care for a sick aunt. She left her comfortable home on the 23 August in 1899 and arrived in Ellis Island on the 30th of Aug.… Continue reading
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More than a Memory
This being palm Sunday, and I being a Christian, I cannot help but think about Jesus riding into Jerusalem. He mounted that donkey outside the gate of the city and rode in. He knew full well what was going to… Continue reading