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Smooching Clams
Ever had a bowl of graveyard stew or smooched a clam ? I’ve had both and will have them again. These are just two items I ate when growing up. Others, with not so colorful names included, Long Island hurry up, fritters… Continue reading
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Grand parenting
Being a Grandparent. I think too many of us have failed to fully understand the word or the role. Yes, we’re grand, but the operative word is parent. When we become grandparents we must again resume the role of parent.… Continue reading
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Sequestered
Like most everyone in the country I have heard of this sequester. I knew about sequestering a jury but had not heard the word used in any other context. Off to Google. Sequester also means to seize another’s property to satisfy a… Continue reading
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Learning the game
The activities of those around us effect each of us differently. Never being much of a bystander, I’m usually involved in some fashion. Now my grandson Mark has signed up to play Lacrosse. His parents purchased all the necessary equipment, you don’t want… Continue reading
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A big decision
The Pope has retired. What an amazing thing. He can no longer wear his red shoes. I watched some of the news coverage and that seemed like an important fact. The Pope did look old and frail, they all do… Continue reading
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Memories and Reminders
Not being the domestic type I rarely dust the various items in my home. The little knick knacks, photos and other mementos scattered about. Sitting on shelves, hiding in the corners, or hanging from the walls. Each one is special and unique. Each with… Continue reading
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Noteworthy
How many times do we say something is, noteworthy ? How often do we actually write a note about it ? Unless you are a journalist or reporter you probably don’t. I know I do not. I may make a list of… Continue reading
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Waiting on Change
I find myself waiting again. Don’t know what it is I’m waiting for, but I’m waiting. I’ve written about this feeling before and it is a feeling that revisits me very so often. I wonder if others feel the same… Continue reading
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All grown up
I had a nice conversation with my sister yesterday. I’m not sure when it happened exactly, but we began having adult conversations. No, not about that ! I mean conversations about real grown up issues. The health and well being of our mother. A real concern… Continue reading
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Whats' that mean ?
Why didn’t e-mail get called ec ? Electronic correspondence, ec, for short. Would have been shorter and it is all about being brief these days. Watch someone send a text message, that’s like e-mail, except sent from a phone. The amount… Continue reading