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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
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Hats and Caps
When did men stop wearing hats ? I don’t mean ball caps I mean Fedoras and the like ? My father and almost every man I knew growing up wore a hat. Then somewhere, at sometime , ball caps took… Continue reading
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Pez,Donuts and the Royal Wedding
Maybe it is just a girl thing but I fail to see the fascination with a “Royal Wedding.” Maybe too,it is because I do not have a favorable view of Kings and Queens Princes’ and Princesses ! I don’t see… Continue reading
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Worry Free Light
Yesterday I thought I would try to do my part to save the entire planet. I purchased one of those CFL light bulbs. You know the curly Q ones that are fluorescent. They do contain a trace amount of mercury… Continue reading
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New and Improved
Why does everything have to be new and improved ? Why can we not be satisfied with what we have ? The older I get the more this becomes an issue. Getting set in my ways ,as they say. I… Continue reading
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" Wrasslin' "
Last night was Wrestlemania ! I know, it’s fake and the outcomes are predetermined. Still I have been watching “wrasslin” for as long as I can remember. The earliest shows I remember watching came on channel eight on Saturday morning.… Continue reading
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Tradition
Yesterday my wife and I took the Grand kids shopping for Easter clothes. I am big on tradition and love the old ways. I was determined to get my Grand daughter a new dress,white gloves,shoes,a bonnet and a matching purse.… Continue reading