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Just a little south of Heaven
I was born on eastern long island. I lived in a town named East Hampton. A rural fishing village. This town is about one hundred miles east of New York city. To the inhabitants of East Hampton it may as… Continue reading
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Palm Sunday
It’s Palm Sunday. A religious holiday. A day to remember and reflect. The teachings of our youth never really leave us, it is just that sometimes we put them in a corner. They are our core values. These lessons learned… Continue reading
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Local
I spend time every day on facebook. Probably,truth be told,too much time. I enjoy reading the comments of others. Sometimes silly,sometimes sad, and sometimes I wonder what it is they are thinking. But occasionally a post catches my interest and… Continue reading
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It has Begun
Well,it has begun. Yesterday we mowed the lawn for the first time this year. There is no stopping now until the late fall. Once you make the initial cut resign yourself to performing this operation at least once a week.… Continue reading
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"It was the best of times,It was the worst of Times."
I was talking with my wife the other day regarding supper. It was the normal discussion about what we would have. We had some catfish in the freezer and my wife suggested we have that. Sounded good to me and… Continue reading
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An Old Friend
I’ve touched on this subject before but thought I would revisit it. The mail. My son and his wife had been visiting from New York and after they left for home I discovered they had left their I-Pod. At least… Continue reading
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Some Went for Glory
Today marks the beginning of the Civil War,exactly 150 years ago. In our minds it seems like an awful long time ago. But,in the big scheme of time it was only a short time ago. Most of us have ancestors… Continue reading
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Lacking Purpose
I’m thinking America needs a purpose or a goal. I can remember President Kennedy telling the nation we would put a man on the moon. As we all know that happened on July 20,1969. I’ll never forget that because it… Continue reading
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The Boys of Spring
Yesterday was the opening day of Little League season here in Greensboro. The weather wasn’t ideal but tolerable. The parade was a success as always and opening ceremonies were held. It is heartwarming to see all the kids in their… Continue reading
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Cashiers
Had to do a little shopping yesterday but time was a concern so I was in a bit of a hurry. I knew what I came to the store to get so it should have been a simple in and… Continue reading