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Seasons
Soccer season is just around the corner. My son Kevin is the town rep for Greensboro. The teams have been formed,sponsors acquired and new equipment ordered and received. All set to go. I was remembering when I was young, soccer… Continue reading
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Memories and Moments
The other day as I was writing my blog,the one about my Dad,I realized for the first time just how few pictures I had of him and I together. Don’t have many of Mom and I either. I thought about this… Continue reading
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The Day
August 9,1971. A day I will forever remember. That is the day I stepped onto the Long Island Railroad and headed west to New York City. My best friend and I had joined the U.S.Navy and today was induction day.… Continue reading
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Hangin' with Dad
When I was just a young man,before I was old enough to drive myself,I would ride with Dad. This was usually on a weekend and was somewhat of a special event. Dad was always working and didn’t play with us… Continue reading
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The Little Church
Next door to where I live is a small church. This building was not always a church but I’m not sure of its’ function prior to that. This church is used by immigrants. I believe the language being spoken is Spanish,… Continue reading
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Passing it down
There are certain things that you hope to pass down to the next generation. This has always been so. The old ways and customs that are so important to us, hopefully, become as important to them. Preserving tradition,history and values.… Continue reading
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A " kids say moment "
We all have heard the expression, “kids say the darnest things ” and that is most certainly true. The truth they speak is undeniable. If we all could just express ourselves as unencumbered as they do, it would be a better… Continue reading
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Accessories
A few days ago I wrote about the little things. I had purchased this little apple clock for my kitchen. It brightened my kitchen and my life. I am still enjoying it. The thing is,often times,the little things lead to bigger… Continue reading
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Waking Up
I’ve talked before about how this social network,Facebook.has changed things. It has certainly reconnected me with old friends and classmates. An exchange of ideas,memories and old photographs. I have noticed how the progression went. At first,talking with old classmates,the topic was… Continue reading
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On the Soapbox
Occasionaly I like to climb upon the soapbox. Like most people I feel I can offer some insight and suggestions concerning the problems of the day. This is one of those days. I was watching the evening news and they… Continue reading