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Derecho
The weatherman is whipping up a frenzy over impending storms. The word, Derecho, is being thrown about. Radar pictures are flashing across the screen. Chicken Little would be proud. The funny part in all of this is that I heard… Continue reading
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Telling Secrets
It has been on my mind, this telling of secrets. The latest being this Snowden fella. My initial reaction being a feeling of betrayal. A betrayal of trust. A trust he agreed upon when accepting the position .He gave his… Continue reading
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Pages in Life
The end of the school year is here. Awards are being received and pictures taken. The summer lies before us and plans are being made. As I was looking at the pictures and awards the grandchildren received I was thinking… Continue reading
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Benjamin
My sisters son and his wife just had another son. His name is Benjamin and he was born on Friday last. That makes me a Grand Uncle for the eleventh time. Very soon it will be twelve as we have… Continue reading
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More than dancing
We attended my granddaughters dance recital yesterday. As always it was a wonderful show. All the girls did a tremendous job. It is hard to believe how much she has grown. Watching her move across that stage with grace and… Continue reading
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It's simple
The news is reporting that the government has been monitoring our phones and internet. Are you surprised by that ? I’m not a bit surprised. As far as the phone goes I don’t think anyone is actually listening but numbers… Continue reading
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Being Brave
Yesterday was the 69th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. Operation Overlord. It was mentioned in the news and showed up on social media pages. I was glad for the reminder. The veterans of that battle are fast leaving us.… Continue reading
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An interesting question
Tonight I get to watch as my grandson is officially inducted into the Junior National Honor Society. Quite an honor and an accomplishment. I am beaming with pride and so is Mark. It is a wonderful thing to see him… Continue reading
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Keeping the Lights On
I’ve heard a call to action. The Christmas lights in Greensboro are in danger of being extinguished. This is not from some liberal group or political correctness. No, this is a matter of sheer economics. Money rearing its’ ugly head… Continue reading
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The Finest Kind
I keep hearing about ” quality of life ” in all these ads on television. I keep hearing assurances that if I purchase these products my quality of life will be enhanced. Shoot, if everything in my life isn’t exactly… Continue reading