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Saddened
The rescue operation has ended. Sadly at least six are presumed dead following the bridge collapse. It’s an amazing thing that number isn’t much higher. I realize that is no consolation to those that have lost a loved one.… Continue reading
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shocked
Woke up this morning to the news that the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a container ship crashed into one of the supports. That news has dominated the news as well it should. Few details are… Continue reading
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in reveiw
No one told me aging would be like this. I’m not thinking about the aches and pains, the slowing down of your reflexes and becoming the “old” people at the party. No, I’m thinking about how you begin to… Continue reading
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Oh snap
A politician named David Trone made a bit of a Freudian slip the other day. When it was brought to his attention, he immediately issued aa apology, acknowledged his white privilege and explained that he had intended using the… Continue reading
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why
A great deal of what is write is an attempt to explain. I’m trying to explain it to myself most of the time. The search for justification you might call it. I guess that is what therapists do. They… Continue reading
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messaging
Country music. It’s what I heard because it is what Dad listened to. Of course, back then the choices of radio stations were limited by technology and distance. There was no such thing as streaming services or anything even… Continue reading
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what we say
I am grateful for Facebook at times. It has afforded me the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and classmates. Without Facebook I’m certain I would not have done so. This being the modern era most of us have scattered… Continue reading
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a while back
Was looking through some pictures and came across this memory. It happened in the last century. Yes, I’d say it was about 1993 or so, although I’m not certain of that, as I didn’t write a date on the… Continue reading
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Remembering Nana
Grandmother Bennett may have been the model for the stereotypical grandmother in the 1950’s. She had all the attributes. Her grey hair was in a bun on the back of her head. It was actually quite long, but I… Continue reading
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my feeling
Yesterday I posted about not wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle. I was touched by the response of those concerned for my safety and health. I heard the warnings. Yes, it’s a risky business and precautions should be… Continue reading