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

Remember when we were children and we had our indoor voice and outdoor voice ? I do. Mom and the teachers didn’t call it that exactly, think that was an invention of terms from sesame street, but the concept was… Continue reading

I was remembering Halloween from my own youth. When we were little children we had those costumes from the five and ten cent store. The one piece suit with the plastic mask. We were thrilled with them. When we got… Continue reading

I was reading some facebook posts and there were several about the guards at the tomb of the unknowns. The vast majority were supportive and sending prayers and well wishes to those that perform that noble task. There were a few however that I… Continue reading

We can use all our modern technology to predict the course of the storm. We can anticipate the strength and tidal surges. Preparations made and it is time to hunker down. The news people have whipped the population into a frenzy. The feeling of… Continue reading