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the context of time
When we are our own heroes, there are no heroes. Something I bemoan a great deal in the last few years is how few understand that. Everyone is a hero. Every veteran, every police officer, first responder, or survivor… Continue reading
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threatened
Once again, we the people are being threatened with a government shut down. The military won’t get paid and social security recipients won’t be paid, and the border guards won’t be working either! Meanwhile legislation is being changed to allow… Continue reading
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trending
You can’t get people to see what can’t be seen. That’s what I think whenever I see these ladies that are a size 22 wearing a bikini to show how beautiful they are. Hey, I get it but that’s… Continue reading
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The ORSA
The Office of Gun Violence Prevention. A brand new office established by President Biden to accomplish what purpose? Preventing gun violence? Hey Joe, guns aren’t violent just the people using them. In fact, guns are controlled violence, that what… Continue reading
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Casual governance
Heard on the news that the dress code has been relaxed in the congress. Apparently, that was done to satisfy some senator named Fetterman. I admit I don’t know much about him. A democrat from Pennsylvania that likes to… Continue reading
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regression
I hear a lot of talk about mental health these days. Apparently, it’s a big problem for many people. I personally believe it is a self-fulfilling prophecy. When you are constantly told that you have issues and should seek… Continue reading
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worth a shot
I was going through some old photographs the other day, and a few caught my attention. Those caught my attention not because of who was in the picture but rather the composition of the picture. It came as a… Continue reading
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in principle
From George Washingtons’ farewell address to the nation ” And let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason… Continue reading
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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