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Boots
In listening to the news I get disgusted with their terminology. With regards to Syria and whether or not we will strike I keep hearing the same phrase from everyone, boots on the ground. Is that supposed to be some… Continue reading
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Old Memories
It would have been the summer of 65 when I first noticed them, we called them man-o-wars but that probably isn’t accurate. They were a large jellyfish with four red circles on their top and long tentacles hanging down. Those… Continue reading
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Cedar Point
During a conversation yesterday a special place came to mind, Cedar Point Light. Cedar point light is an old lighthouse that stands sentinel over Northwest harbor. Growing up my father would sometimes take me there to go fishing or just… Continue reading
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Just Buildings
I saw another one yesterday, and it made me sad, another church closed and for sale. I saw one back in April of this year right here in Greensboro, it still sits empty. I am saddened when I ride down… Continue reading
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hats,caps,tee shirts and shorts
The other day I made a comment about hats. I remarked how what the world needs is more hats and less ball caps. I was trying to say I think we need to grow up a little bit. Ball caps… Continue reading
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The Days of Sale
Labor Day. Picnics and parades. The unofficial end of summer. Do you know when labor day began and why ? It was 1894 and the Labor Unions wanted it. That’s right all the way back in 1894 people were complaining… Continue reading
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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