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

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

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

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

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

I had made a remark on a fellow bloggers post and was surprised to receive a response. She was asking for further elaboration on my offhand remark. I don’t believe I hurt her feelings or caused any consternation , that… Continue reading

I awoke feeling a little philosophical. Wondering about expectations and where I fit into the whole picture. I expect we all do that from time to time. Life, indeed human existence, is part of a much larger machine. It cannot be all… Continue reading

My grand son has been invited to attend the Junior Leaders of America on a week long field trip to the nations capital. One of two children nominated by the faculty of Greensboro elementary for this honor. The criteria is… Continue reading

On the back of an old postcard I read this salutation, ” Dear Papa. ” Written in pencil but still clearly visible it goes on to say,” When are you coming home. I miss you so much. We are going… Continue reading

I read a friends blog and was inspired to write one of my own. The subject matter is the same. It concerns how people change over time. You know, how a person that may have been carefree and jovial in… Continue reading