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Open the windows
The time is close to throw open the windows and let spring come inside. Time to air out the house, listen to the singing of the birds and begin to stir about. During the winter months we do have a… Continue reading
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Self Examination
Each morning I sit at this computer and have a conversation with myself. Sometimes I type my thoughts and share them with you. At others times I boil them down to a sort of eclectic stew. The news is usually on the… Continue reading
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Independence
Independence. The dictionary says that it means to be free from control,influence,support or aid of others. I would have to say no one is truly independent if that definition is applied. We are all influenced by others in some way.… Continue reading
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Making Changes
I am waiting, along with the rest of the world, for a new Pope to be chosen. It is a decision that will have far reaching consequences. I trust the college of Cardinals will make a wise decision. I am not a practitioner of… Continue reading
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Small Gifts
Living in a rural area of Maryland I still see the sights I would have seen growing up. Farms, with their animals walking about in the pasture. Long dirt drives leading up to the house. Old cars and pick up… Continue reading
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Holding on to history
Conversation is the garden of thought and ideas. I often get my ideas for these postings as a result of talking with people. The idea I get may or may not have anything to do with the topic being discussed.… Continue reading
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Getting Directions
I am one of those people that are terrible when it comes to street names and giving directions. I do not remember the names of streets or the number of county roads and highways. Given years I will know a… Continue reading
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Forgotten Places
Just a little ways down the road from Olympic Heights was Tar Paper City. Famous residents there included Porky and Snot Blossom. It was just a small cluster of homes, in a very poor neighborhood. Called Tar Paper city because… Continue reading
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Belief
Belief comes through experience. Belief is most closely associated with God or religious values. When asked, do you believe, the person is really asking, have you had a personal experience ? An answer of yes or no is an admission of… Continue reading
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Describe the time
Born in 1953 I am considered part of the ” hippie ” generation. Long hair,sexual freedom,peace and love. Expanding our minds we called it. Experimentation with new ideas and philosophy. We followed the Beatles and some of us followed Timothy Leary.… Continue reading