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Celebrity
Maybe growing up where I did had something to do with it,maybe it was just the attitude my parents had and maybe it was a combination of both, but I have never been overly impressed with celebrities. Oh there are… Continue reading
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Parsons Electric
My thoughts often wander to the old hometown. I think about the good times and people there. I have been known to wax poetic about it, and once I got something in my eye and it began to water, while… Continue reading
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Obstacles of the past
Growing up in a small town was a wonderful thing. I have never felt deprived or that I missed out on anything. We knew each other, if not by name, by sight and familiarity. As children, no matter where we… Continue reading
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Searching
Consider the things that you are told. Then consider whether you believe them or subscribe to their philosophy. The determination of truth should be a lifelong pursuit. The truth is determined by perception and perspective. The problem lies in both… Continue reading
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Is it necessary ?
School starts tomorrow. The grandchildren are all set and rarin’ to go. If you were to pay attention to the television advertisements it is more about fashion than education. On one level there is some truth to that. New clothes… Continue reading
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It's all good
On more than one occasion I have heard it said , you’re just like your father ! That’s not a bad thing and one I can take some pride in. I wonder if it was a conscious effort on my… Continue reading
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Expect Nothing
There is a commercial that comes on television every now and again. It begins with the line, ” imagine, as a child, never having a summer vacation ? ” My first thought is ,well I never did have a summer… Continue reading
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Bonds
As I was writing about my high school days and reminiscing a bit, the thought came to me about bonds. We hear a lot about bonding these days. We talk about creating a bond, maintaining a bond and developing those… Continue reading
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Firm friends and Classmates
School starts at different times throughout the country. It starts here next Monday. The backpacks have been purchased, pencils sharpened and new clothes ready. The kids are excited to go back, although reluctant to admit it. This will be Morgans’… Continue reading
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The Cast of Characters
One of my neighbors was a short,heavy set man that Dad called Patty the mad hatter. A sort of hometown entrepreneur I would say. I’m not sure he had a regular job per se but was always doing something. He… Continue reading