Christmas 2024.
As I write these words on Christmas Eve, I’m transported back to cherished memories of past Christmases. These moments, like the ghosts of Christmas Past, haunt me, making it difficult to reflect forward. I wonder, […]
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Are we better off?
I recently made a Facebook post which I will now quote: Do you recall the days when you’d spend hours tuning into the radio, eagerly waiting for your favorite song to come on? Or when […]
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Thanksgiving 2024
Happy Thanksgiving to all who take the time to read my musings on various topics. Today, I focus on the topic of Thanksgiving. This year marks the 78th Thanksgiving in my lifetime. While I remember […]
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Not Ready for This!
On Thursday morning as I sat in the warm glow of my monitor perusing my emails on my MAC, I was happy and content. Since it was still dark outside, I paid no attention to […]
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The era ends!
A dear friend of mine, whom I’ve known for ages, was in town for a funeral. While she was here, we had a chance to catch up and reminisce. We decided to grab a bite […]
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Veteran’s Day 2024
Happy Veteran’s Day! First and foremost, I’d like to remind all politicians that today is a national holiday dedicated to honoring the veterans of our country. Every year, it seems that some politician, somewhere, makes […]
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Okay That’s Over, What’s Next?
As I write this, we are two days after Election Day and the stunning results of that election. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not at all distressed by the outcome of the […]
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I am offended
I’m deeply offended. I’m not easily offended, but I feel that I’ve been offended now. After over 50 years of public service, I’ve developed “thick skin.” I’ve endured insults from many people over the years, […]
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