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Something to believe
I attended my first Christmas play of the season last evening. My grandson Mark was playing the part of Zachariah. The stage setting was wonderful. The costumes were custom made and the baby was played by a real live baby. This… Continue reading
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We can try
As I read the posts and commentary about the tragedy at Newtown Ct , one thing became clear. The media is going for the sale. Giving out the list of names of those lost and showing interviews with the survivors.… Continue reading
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God is Crying,too
Yesterday I came home from work to the terrible news of the shooting at Newton,Ct. All those lives ended by a madman. The television coverage was relentless. Over and over again we heard the tragic tale. Over and over the number of deaths and… Continue reading
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The winning liar
I watched a new game show last night. At least it was new to me, as I had not seen this particular one. It is called ” Take it All. ” Contestants choose prizes either from the board or can take a… Continue reading
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Contributions
We are all here to make a contribution. A contribution to the whole. And just what is the whole ? The whole you may say is humanity. The existence of man on this planet. Why are we here and what is our… Continue reading
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The Winter Concert
I had the pleasure of attending the Winter Concert given by the Greensboro Elementary School. The band played, the Chorus sang and the glee club presented a Charlie Brown Christmas. My granddaughter is a member of the chorus and sang… Continue reading
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Greetings
At this time of the year we hear the same old debate. Should we say, Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays ? My view is you should say whichever pleases you. I fail to understand why we cannot exchange cordial greetings… Continue reading
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Northwest
In the last few years I have taken a renewed interest in history. Not so much world history or American history as local history. Well, it was local history until I moved away. Now it is the history of my hometown. Funny how when… Continue reading
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What the neighbors brought in
Let’s go home and see what the neighbors brought in. When I was a young man I heard that phrase a time or two. Dad would use it. He said that in a joking manner and I was curious about… Continue reading
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Words
Lately I have become fascinated with vocabulary. I am amused by the choice of words, both written and spoken, and the meanings they convey. More correctly I have become amused by the conclusions others draw about you by your selection… Continue reading