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The voice of the author
My grandson Mark had started a blog of his own some time back. He only did one posting. Yesterday I questioned him about that. He told me that he disliked typing and that it took too long. He also said… Continue reading
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Crossing a line ?
Like quite a number of us I spend a good deal of time on social media, that is to say, Facebook. I enjoy the postings ( most of the time ) and the sharing of photographs and the like. It… Continue reading
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A lack of manners
I have expressed my opinion on the use of what I consider inappropriate language in general society. Yesterday someone shared a post showing some signs outside a veterinary clinic. The intent of the signs was to draw attention to the… Continue reading
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Do it
Despite all my writings and preponderance of lofty issues and ideals, I am not as ” well read ” as some may think. It is certainly flattering that some should think so. Most of what I write about are my… Continue reading
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An opinion on love
A friend of mine recently asked an interesting question. She was contemplating whether love had to be sacrificial to be true love. Is sacrifice a requirement of love ? Or more properly is sacrifice a component of love ? My… Continue reading
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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