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An awkward America
Like millions of others’ yesterday I attended the Wreaths Across America ceremony and placing the wreaths. It is something I became aware of some years back and participate every year. It’s a wonderful gesture and a growing tradition. This… Continue reading
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A chat
I was sitting at my desk when it occurred to me that these blogs are somewhat like Roosevelts fireside chats. That thought came to me because of the replica fireplace I built last week. Some of you may remember… Continue reading
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Just remembered
As a person that write something nearly every day it caught my attention that the president of Harvard has been accused of plagiarism. I listened as the person she plagiarized explained that if that had been done by a… Continue reading
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it's past
Apologizing for the past. It has become quite the thing from the woke crowd. That’s the way I feel about all of that. I fail to see what the purpose of apologizing to what the ancestors of someone that… Continue reading
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not surprised
Things I hear in the news that surprise me when they shouldn’t. Some baseball player is signing a 700 million dollar contract. Just goes to show where folks are willing to put their money. Sports and entertainment. And yes,… Continue reading
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Magical or Practical
I’ve got the tree up and the outdoor decorations are done. Gifts have been purchased but still need to be wrapped. I haven’t mailed any cards but have received two so far. The effort is being made but not… Continue reading
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mitigating the risk
While listening to the news yesterday and the possibility of snow was mentioned. As that was discussed it was also mentioned that if you let your children go sledding make sure they are wearing the proper equipment. All their… Continue reading
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Memories and time
Memories and time. It’s all any of us really have. Our memories can get us through tough times. But memories have to be sorted out. There are the good ones and the ones that teach us lessons. The secret… Continue reading
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The POD
Today Greensboro will have its’ Christmas parade. It passes in front on my place and so I get a good view every year. Like all small towns in America the parade will pretty much be the same as last… Continue reading
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Which way
Hanukah or Chanukah whatever the correct way of writing that is began last evening. Growing up I knew very little about the Jewish folks. Most of what I did know was wrong. But I have never harbored any ill… Continue reading