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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
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Written down?
Written correspondence. I’m thinking about actual words written by an actual person on actual paper. That seems to be getting a bit harder to come by these days. But I guess it isn’t a problem though. I enjoy watching… Continue reading
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Extremes
Depending on the definition being used it has been seven to ten generations since the founding of this country in 1776. That’s two hundred and forty-seven years. Seems a lot longer though doesn’t it. Most of us will only… Continue reading
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It's time
No one in America gets any money from the government, in any form whatsoever, without that money coming from another American. That seems to be a reality missed by many. Government money is your money! You are the one funding… Continue reading
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Deserving?
What you deserve. It’s a phrase you hear often from politicians, lawyers, and those trying to sell you something. What does that mean? It implies that you are worth whatever it is you want. Doesn’t matter if it is a… Continue reading
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Justice?
Once again, I’m listening to the morning news and hearing about the cries for justice. This particular story centered around service members that were discharged from the service for violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the UCMJ as it… Continue reading
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lives lived
With the passing of Memorial Day my thoughts have turned to the meaning and significance of that day. There were no parades, no 21 gun salutes, no commemorations held here in Greensboro, Md. Businesses were closed in observance, some businesses,… Continue reading
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Awareness
Having written and posted my memorial day tributes and memories I am left with a single thought. Awareness. It’s something we hear about all the time these days. Raising awareness for this or that cause, disease, or issue. The… Continue reading