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ephemera
Old books, papers and photographs. That is what I used to see at my grandparents’ home. Occasionally one would be taken down and shown to me. An explanation was given. This is what this is, or this is who that… Continue reading
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Now
My new percolator is perking away in the kitchen, and all is right in the world. There were some tense moments yesterday, some consternation and fraying of nerves. All that has passed now with my Amazon prime delivery. The… Continue reading
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unexpected
The unexpected. It happened when I got up this morning. No, I wasn’t surprised that I woke up even at my age, I fully expect to wake up. It may or may not be unexpected one day. I won’t… Continue reading
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targeted
Heard on the news this morning the auto workers are going on strike. It’s being called a stand-up strike. It’s supposed to be similar to the sit-down strikes in the 1930’s. Like most everything else the Democrats have anything… Continue reading
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professional opinion
Was listening to the medical reporter on the news this morning and her closing remark is what really caught my attention. “Make your doctor prove to you that you don’t have ovarian cancer.” I heard that as make your… Continue reading
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protocol
It happens in real life, and it happens on Facebook. Someone has passed away. Someone you may have been close to, or someone that was a casual acquaintance. You may or may not be aware of their passing. In… Continue reading
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reform?
Car theft is up in the city of Baltimore. It isn’t just from some tic-tok challenge involving Kia’s and a usb cord but vehicles of all types. Many are being stolen by juveniles and the current laws don’t allow… Continue reading
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Frustration
Twenty two years ago today the attack on America took place. The twin towers of the world trade center fell, the pentagon was damaged, and a plane load of patriots went down in Pennsylvania. Memorials have been erected, documentaries… Continue reading
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stay cool
Fad and fashion. It’s something I have never really taken an interest in. That may be because my parents sure didn’t and they weren’t about to buy me the latest in fad or fashion. As a teenager I did… Continue reading
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it's strange
Went for a brief visit to my son’s house in Oneonta, New York. It’s always nice to get away, even when you’re retired, and there isn’t much to get away from. It’s something I’ve always snickered about, people taking… Continue reading