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for posterity
Occasionally I write a blog and hesitate to publish it. I do so thinking that others may not like what it is I’m saying. Have I explained it enough. To me that is the basis of writing, explanation. I… Continue reading
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allowed
There is an adage that says integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is looking. I’d say that is a good summation. We see a lot of virtue signaling going on these days. Ribbons, flags and buttons.… Continue reading
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do you remember
Every family has those little stories that are told and retold over the years. Whenever the family gets together, sooner or later the story is told. These stories are the little incidences in life that amuse us, mostly they… Continue reading
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culture
The demographics of crime. I keep hearing from the experts how it is caused by poverty, a lack of education and a feeling of hopelessness. Yeah, I can see that. Crime is the easy way out. That’s the simple… Continue reading
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a safeguard
I hear that we live in a Democracy. I hear that all the time, especially from those on the left, the Democrats. I get it, it is in the name of their party. The big statement from that party being… Continue reading
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Enough
The question is, is doing it for yourself enough? It is certainly something we are all told. Whenever we get discouraged or down that is the advice our friends and family will give us. Just do it for yourself, it… Continue reading
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lessons lost
Facebook often has meme’s and posting asking about the day’s gone by. I enjoy those posts as they do remind me of the past. A part of that speaks to my vanity as well, I know this or that. If… Continue reading
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you asked
The freedom to speak is fundamental to a healthy society. Any attempt to silence that must be fought vigorously. The reason is a fundamental one. To get the grain the chaff must first be removed. There is always a lot… Continue reading
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always home
I wrote a bit about it yesterday, home. Home is the place where we grew up. That’s my thinking on it anyway but I’m sure others have a different view or meaning when they speak of home. That home is… Continue reading
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in my backyard
When I was growing up, I wasn’t aware that there was an abandoned village in my backyard. It was the village of Northwest. At one point in history, it was a thriving port of fisherman and those engaged in shipping… Continue reading