Today being Veterans day I am happy to say Greensboro will be having a parade and ceremony. I have lived here for over twenty years now and missed this event. I didn’t miss it because of other engagements or commitments.… Continue reading

We all have our own guilty little pleasures. We may try to conceal them, we may try to deny them and we may even seek to change them, but they remain. They are a part of our makeup and will not be… Continue reading

With veterans day fast approaching I can’t help but think of my father. He was,after all, the first Veteran that I knew. And with that thought, it has been said that his was the greatest generation, not only for their… Continue reading

Yesterday afternoon I met a young man. He was a rather lanky looking fellow with dark hair. It was raining outside and I offered him a ride. He got in the car and thanked me. His bright eyes and smile were infectious.… Continue reading

The seasons of traditions are coming fast upon us. Thanksgiving and Christmas. I believe there are more traditions associated with these two holidays then all the others combined. I have not actually sat down and made a list, but when… Continue reading

The electorate has spoken. The voice of the people. I apparently have differing opinions from the majority. I will have to reconcile my feelings and actions accordingly. Having the privilege to cast my ballot does not guarantee a victory for my belief. I must… Continue reading

Living in the fog. No, not ground fog, but the fog of indecision and lack of direction. It appears our lawmakers write new laws every day to cover every possible situation. Remove anything from the realm of common sense and spell it out. Following… Continue reading

In response to recent violence in the schools here in Maryland and elsewhere, metal detectors have been issued to the school security personnel. Here in Maryland they are in the form of those hand held wands. There is some controversy and concern surrounding this.… Continue reading

Trick or treating was rescheduled for last night here in Greensboro. The air was a bit chilly and reminded me of my youth. I recall shuffling through piles of leaves on the way to those doors. I remember it being cold.… Continue reading

I often write about the things that used to be. Nostalgic little journeys. Yesterday though, it occurred to me that with luck someone years into the future may be reading some of my postings. That is, after all the real… Continue reading