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The Truth
Last night I attended our monthly meeting of the historical society. We elected new officials for the year and had a guest speaker. This guest speaker, Ms Irma Harper, is an author and researcher. She presented evidence to substantiate a claim that… Continue reading
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That's Different
An unusual day. I don’t have much to say this morning. The news is just boring and disgusting me. April fools day has come and gone. The weather is nothing to look forward too. It is Monday and the beginning… Continue reading
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Gramp
On April 1st we all say Aprils fools day ! It is all in good fun. For me April 1st is always Great Grandfather Floyd Lesters birthday. He was born on this day in 1878. He was born in East… Continue reading
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Looks and Money
Got up to discover the winning lottery ticket for the mega millions was sold right here in Maryland. Only problem is, I don’t have that ticket. I’m not surprised. I was getting nervous thinking about all that money and just… Continue reading
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Grown Up
My sister lives in Florida and I don’t get to visit her very often. And by often I mean every decade or so but we frequently talk. I was thinking how nice it is to live in this age when… Continue reading
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Lottery Dreams
Well it’s Mega Millions fever time. The potential jackpot is a half a billion dollars ! The lottery agents are going wild. Even our local news team admits to pooling their money and buying two hundred and sixty dollars worth… Continue reading
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Turning a phrase
Certain phrases enter common usage and remain until they become cliche. Some of these phrases I immediately dislike. I don’t really have an explanation for it either. Some just don’t sit right. The latest that I hear being used is ”… Continue reading
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Save It
There was a news article concerning landmarks owned by the city of Baltimore. The city is considering the sale or possible lease of these properties to investment groups. The cost of maintaining the properties being the driving force. Some of… Continue reading
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Mysterious
When I was a small child I asked my Grandmother this question. If heaven is such a wonderful place why doesn’t anyone want to go there ? At least when they are still alive, they don’t ? Every time I ask someone I get… Continue reading
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Maybe
I was thinking wouldn’t it be great if we could just combine different eras in time. Take the best from all of them and make a new time. Like a lot of people that reach a certain age I have… Continue reading