Midsummer and all in full swing. The grand kids have already been to church camp. They have been to the ocean. A summer ritual on the eastern shore of Maryland. It is an hour or more drive from here. Vacation Bible… Continue reading

Due to technical difficulties I have been sans internet for an extended period of time. I was suffering from blogger withdrawal. I had no lack of thoughts to share, as I am seldom without words, but no effective way to share them. It was… Continue reading

Starting with the art controversy regarding the flag and then a few posts following that I’ve been thinking about patriotism and being an American. I am indeed fortunate to have been born an American. One can read  and even see in the news what being… Continue reading

Lately I hear much talk of patriotism and respect. I hear about beliefs. Talk of loyalty. All those things. And I can’t help but wonder about motives. Motives are usually thought of as a bad thing or at least in a bad… Continue reading

I’ve touched on this subject before but thought I would revisit it in light of recent events. Art. And just what is art ? I can only offer my opinion and viewpoint. I have a rather simplistic view of art.… Continue reading

Every summer the grand kids go to church camp. This year is no exception. There is one thing different however, this year they attend at different times. Morgan is in camp this week. It is called Kids Camp and her… Continue reading

I’m sitting at this keyboard feeling a little contrite. I have allowed my emotions to get the better of me, proving once again that I am human. Subject to frailties. To any that I may have offended, I apologize. I apologize… Continue reading

Turning on the computer yesterday I was smacked in the face ! There was an article on my facebook page about this ” artist ” opening a gallery in my hometown. His exhibit consisted of defaced American Flags ! One… Continue reading

 I was chatting online with a friend. I read the words I had just typed and thought to myself, OMG , I’m heading into the old codger zone ! I sound just like my Grandfather ! Complaining about kids (… Continue reading

Being from a relatively small town, I have found most of the core families are related in some fashion. This became very clear while working on the family tree. Many marriages, divorces, second marriages and events have caused much intermingling of blood.… Continue reading