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Hello
One of the gifts my wife and I received for Christmas were parakeets. Two nice little birds, the cage and all the accessories. We allowed the Grandchildren to name them. After doing some research to find out if we had… Continue reading
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Ease of Information
I love the ease of obtaining information on just about any subject immediately. Just type your inquiry into the Google search block and viola, there it is. The problem is that too often it is too much information to sift through. I… Continue reading
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Saucering
I was just wondering. How many of us use a cup and saucer when drinking our coffee ? I know I don’t anymore. I have sets in the cabinet but seldom use them. I may place them on the table… Continue reading
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Wet Heads
The lights are not out, but they are getting a little dimmer. Did you know you can’t buy 75 watt incandescent light bulbs any more ? The stores can sell their existing stock, but that’s it. No more manufacturing those vile,energy consuming… Continue reading
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Really ?
Every once in a while, okay maybe a little more often than that, a news story comes on television and the response from elected officials is just ridiculous. In this particular case they were discussing the death penalty here in Maryland. Presently… Continue reading
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Wild Cards
The football playoffs are here. All the speculation and wagering, analysis and prognostication. There are those that are fanatics about it all. All are experts and highly opinionated. Sports stirs a passion in people like no other. I’m one of the few exceptions.… Continue reading
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Looking Ahead
Here it is, 2013. Now the celebrations are over and the decorations put away. The Valentines are beginning to appear. Time to move on into the year. As I looked into the bathroom mirror this morning I had one of those random… Continue reading
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Goodbye 2012
2012 is over. It seems to have ended and left without incident. Could be I just don’t watch the television that I used to, but I did not see many of those,year in review shows. Just as well I’m thinking,… Continue reading
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Apron Strings
What does a Grandma look like ? The answer is different for most of us, depending upon our ages. That is, if we are picturing our own Grandmother. But I’m talking about a stereotypical Grandmother. A grey haired lady, back slightly… Continue reading
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Sell Out
Do you think prominent people like celebrities or former politicians,sports figures and leaders doing television commercials damages their credibility ? I certainly do. I get the impression that they are just in it for the money. Selling out, as it where. The… Continue reading