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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
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Pop Tart Politics
The news both local and national is getting to be just a little bit ridiculous. The latest foolishness I hear of happened here in Maryland. In Anne Arundel county. A seven year boy eating a pop tart at school noticed it… Continue reading