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

Yesterday was a good day. The sun was shinning and the breeze was warm. An unhurried morning. I fiddled with a little project I had been working on. Gouged the end of my finger with a wood chisel and set that… Continue reading

I’m thinking things are going a little too far. The Maryland legislature is attempting to pass a bill making it a crime to smoke inside your vehicle if there is a child under the age of six in the vehicle.… Continue reading

Apparently I have inherited a specific gene from my Dad. The, I never quite finish the project gene. I’m terrific at thinking up the projects, pretty good at getting going on them but the finishing part is always a little… Continue reading