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A Pretty Fair Hand
This morning I am thinking of a country song by Montgomery Gentry. Lucky Man. I especialy like the line”Gods’ given me a pretty fair hand.” I think that about sums it up. Whether you attend church regularly or just pray… Continue reading
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Anticipation
Tomorrow are try outs for little league ! Spring surely is close by. The weather is supposed to warm a bit and it should be a lovely day. The grandson is trying out and Grandma and I will be there for… Continue reading
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Freedom of Speech
I wasn’t going to write about this but changed my mind because I am so mad ! If you have read previous blogs of mine you already know some of my history. You know I like history. You know I… Continue reading
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Ads
I was remembering when they used to advertise cigarettes on television. How they made it seem so cool and sophisticated. I even remember one commercial in particular. Step Up,Step Up,Step all the way Up to Kool ! I don’t know… Continue reading
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The Final Chapter
Yesterday I heard of the passing of Frank Buckles. At the age of 110 he was the last surviving American veteran of WW1. The war to end all wars. I can’t honestly say I remember ever meeting a veteran of this… Continue reading
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Red Thundercloud
In 1996 a man I knew as Tez passed away. This man was a friend of my fathers and would come to visit us often. He claimed to be a Catawaba Indian and dressed in a like fashion. He made… Continue reading
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The Playground
You won’t bail on me will you ? Several groups here in town have been collaborating on replacing the playground equipment . An upgrade is in order. The cost of this is significant but well worth the price. Hopefully more… Continue reading
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Trunks
Why do they call swimming trunks,trunks ? With spring just around the corner I heard an advertisement for these. I never really paid attention before as I usually refer to them as a swim suit. Another curious name for them.… Continue reading
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A second Lanuage
When I was in school it was an option to take a second language. Two choices were available to me then. Spanish and French. I decided upon Spanish. My thinking was if I ever had to run for the border… Continue reading
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On TV
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if life was really like on TV. Most of the shows involving families depict a life filled with humor and love. Even the poorest of families never really go hungry or do not get medical care… Continue reading