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Remembering When
Back when I was just a little guy things were done just a bit differently. There were social programs, they called it ” welfare ” always in a hushed voice. There was a stigma attached to receiving these government handouts.… Continue reading
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The truth is
During Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm I was stationed aboard the USS Nitro AE-23. This ship was an ammunition ship. Our primary mission was to deliver ammo to the fleet. We could also transfer fuel across to other ships. We were… Continue reading
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Disillusioned
Today I learned that there will be no parade for the Fourth of July here in Greensboro,Md. A lack of interest and the commercial viability being the contributing factors to this sad state of affairs. We did not have a parade… Continue reading
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Claims
I love to talk about ridiculous claims made by advertisers. Whether it is some miracle product or guarantee I can’t help but feel a mixture of amusement and anger. Do you really believe I am that gullible ? Or dumb… Continue reading
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Heads Up
When I was young my Dad had a night job so he would sleep during the day. In the afternoon,during the summer months, Mom would take us to the beach to get us out of the house. Dad could finally… Continue reading
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Savings
We are having a ten for ten sale. Ten items for ten dollars,mix and match. The sale is doing really well. I am amused as the saving is not that significant. You are only saving a couple cents on the… Continue reading
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Ketchup and Toilet Paper
In these times of tightening our belts and couponing it occurred to me that there are just some things that you can not skimp on. I think these are different for most people. A couple years ago it was cigarettes… Continue reading
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The Flag
Today is Flag Day. You don’t hear a whole lot about flag day. There are no big celebrations or long weekend associated with it. It is just a day to remember. It was June 14, 1777 when the Continental congress… Continue reading
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Just sayin'
Here we go again. Senator Weiner is seeking professional help ! I suppose he needs sexting therapy. I’m sure there is some college professor somewhere that claims to an expert in that field. Tiger Woods found his sex therapist and… Continue reading
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A different view
I was talking with my older sister last night. I don’t often get the chance to see her as she lives in Florida. I call her, but it is difficult to reach her sometimes. Each of us being busy living… Continue reading