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Yuletide
It is getting close to the time of year I would be heading into the woods. Forty years ago or so that is. Off into northwest woods to gather the required greens for holiday decorations. We kids went every year… Continue reading
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Black Indeed
Black Friday !! I hate it. I hate it. I hate it. Let me begin by saying, ” I hate black Friday ! “ I’m not a big fan of shopping on any day but this day especially ruffles my feathers. You… Continue reading
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Never name your dinner
It being Thanksgiving, my mind just naturally gravitated toward food and especially Turkey. A short story was brought to mind. My fathers mother passed away shortly after his birth. His father remarried a lady named Lina. Dad never went to… Continue reading
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Giving Thanks
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. A day of feasting and family. We all know the stories about the Pilgrims and the Indians. Dang,Native Americans,don’t think I ‘ll ever get used to that. Each family has its’ own traditions.Some families gather in reunion strength,… Continue reading
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Motivated
Last night I helped make the Turkey cookies for the kids to take to school today. I usually get dragged into these projects. It will start with finding directions on the web or seeing something in a magazine. My wife… Continue reading
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Hunting
The hunting season has begun. I see the camouflaged people everywhere. They believe they can’t be seen, but I see them alright. Some have taken to camouflaging their trucks too. I hear them coming though. I work with some of… Continue reading
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The Rush
Everybody is saying it. They are rushing the holiday season. I saw the evidence today ! The town has hung the holiday lanterns on the light poles up and down main street. Technically, not the town but the Lyons club.… Continue reading
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I've earned them
Yesterday morning, as I was leaving for work I reached down and hiked up my pants. These are the same pants I’ve owned and worn for quite some time. They are the correct size and I was wearing a belt. I wasn’t… Continue reading
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Cause and Effect
Cause and effect. What caused it and what was the effect. Two questions and the answers aren’t simple. In the matter of the cause, I guess you could say it was my daughter in law. She made plans to go with some… Continue reading
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A thought
Just a thought. More of a dream than anything else but a thought nonetheless. I was thinking about the general lack of respect people have for one another. I was thinking about the amount of crime taking place. I was… Continue reading