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….. is like the ocean: it comeson waves ebbing andflowing . Sometimes thewater is calm, and sometimes it isoverwhelming.All we can do is learn to swim. ~Vicki Harrison

When I was growing up in Maysville, Oklahoma, everyone that lived in town, as well as a lot that lived outside of town, had to go to the post office to pick up their mail. I remember every sprig the … Continue reading →

I think I’ve mention in the past that when our daughter Kelly was little, she wanted ketchup on everything. Her opinion was — in fact maybe the opinion of most reasonable, intelligent people — ketchup was a miracle sauce. But … Continue reading →

A few days ago, I wrote about being annoyed with the new “high-tech” gas cans. The old ones did the job they were designed to do, and did it well. I suppose it’s just the curmudgeon me, but I think … Continue reading →

I guess generally companies that make things are of the opinion that the general population is getting dumber. I recently had my snowblower serviced in preparation for winter. Before I stored it in its “spot” in the garage, I put … Continue reading →

A few days ago, the news was about a shooting at a university in Prague — 14 or so were killed and more than 25 injured. Another mass murder. And last night I watched part of a program about a … Continue reading →

Well, this first month of the new year is shaping up to be a busy one — maybe before getting too involved we should talk about one of my least favorite months — January. In leap years, January always starts … Continue reading →

Well, here we go — new month, new year. January was named after the Roman god Janus — and as appropriate, Janus represented new beginnings. Interestingly, Janus was known as the protector of gates and doorways as well as symbolizing beginnings … Continue reading →

The new year is approaching — it’s a time when millions of people will celebrate. There’s lots of  New Year’s Eve traditions like the kiss at midnight, the champagne toast and the making of resolutions. Of course celebrating the arrival … Continue reading →

Well, here we are nearing the end of 2023…. I guess, to be honest, 2023 has just worn me down. It’s been a trying year — personally as well as on the world scene. Ongoing wars continued and new ones … Continue reading →