I was remembering the lunch counter. We had one in particular that I remember well. The grill at one end of the counter and the soda fountain on the other end. There was a large front window, that’s where the… Continue reading

We keep hearing about the number of unemployed people in the United States. A sobering number to be sure and a serious problem. Another number is this, there are approximately 150 million currently working in the country. Got that number from… Continue reading

Oh no, it is the heating season. Closed windows. Sweaters in the morning and waiting on the warmth of the sun. Having electric heat I need only flip the switch and open my wallet. I had to do that yesterday… Continue reading

Why is it we always think of memories as being good ? We all know they all are not. At the least you should remember the bad times as a learning tool. It is the capacity of man to put the bad memories aside… Continue reading

As a general rule, theological discussion is best left to theologians. I am by no means in that category. I don’t consider myself a pious man. I observe the religious holidays of the Christian faith. I pray. Most importantly, I think, is, I believe. It is… Continue reading

Yesterday just before noon my granddaughter Morgan fell on the playground at school and suffered a compound fracture of the left forearm. At present she is at Johns Hopkins awaiting surgery to repair the damage. Grandma and her parents are with her and I am here with… Continue reading

I have been working on the family tree for some time now. It is not a constant thing. I kinda go in spurts of interest. Sometimes I get a new picture or hear a new tale and that inspires me. At other… Continue reading

Expectations. We all have them. We expect certain behaviours or results. Disappointments. We all have them as well. That occurs when our expectations are not met. Sounds self explanatory and a simple concept but it is not. Disappointment can lead… Continue reading

More and more everyday I hear about freedom and what it is to be free. I hear people saying they can do what they like because they are free. I hear how I am not supposed to say anything contrary… Continue reading

I find myself becoming more and more introspective. I wonder if it has to do with age or the changing of the seasons. Perhaps both. I haven’t undergone any major life changing events. No new revelations or special insight gained.… Continue reading