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self-identity
I saw a post on my timeline from a stranger proclaiming themselves to be an artist. Perhaps he/she is, I just don’t know. But this being pride month and all my thoughts turned to this self-identifying stuff we all… Continue reading
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sometimes
Sometimes the dream is far better than the reality. But I think that is something that has been lost on many in recent times. “A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.” (John Barrymore) “It… Continue reading
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what's reasonable
When permissive become pervasive. That is what leads to the downfall of society. This can be seen throughout history and with all cultures. It’s the reason democracy can be expected to last about 250 years. It is what spoils a… Continue reading
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memento
Memories and mementos of the past transport us. That is, after all, their function. We need our memories to guide us on our way so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Imagine if you didn’t remember what… Continue reading
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ruminating
This morning I decided to do a reissue of a post I wrote back in 2017. Written almost six years ago I had the same thought again this morning. It is one of those recurring thoughts that I believe… Continue reading
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seeking justification
I feel the need to preface this particular blog simply because of the world we now live in. I started writing these blogs to share my thoughts and memories. My thought was to leave a record, of sorts, for… Continue reading
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Surviving
The year before I was born Hank Williams sang, I’ll never get out of this world alive. He was correct and passed six months after the release of that song. He was singing about his troubles in life, his habits… Continue reading
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it won't last
Is it fair to say that music is the narrative of adolescence? I certainly think has a major influence of the development of personality and instils certain values or attitudes in growing minds. I’m certain this has been thought… Continue reading
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Don't forget that
I was reminded this morning that it was D-day. June 6, 1944, the largest invasion every to take place. Thousands lost their lives. Of the 73,000 Americans to hit that beach fewer than 3000 are alive today. The youngest… Continue reading
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Standards
Standards of conduct. That is what we are taught by our parents and peers when growing up. We may call them manners or your P’s and Q’s. We all know what that phrase means but probably not why we say… Continue reading