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11 February, 2013

MY MOTHER NEVER DID END UP IN A POOR HOUSE, BUT I MIGHT (OR AN INSANE ASYLUM, WHICH EVER COMES FIRST)...I'M MY MOTHER'S SON YOU KNOW

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The Wellington County Museum and Archives is a National Historic Site.  It is located in a building that stands as the oldest remaining...
10 February, 2013

THE WOES OF WINTER -- AND TOWN SNOW PLOWS

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WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH THAT MESS?  This is what faced me at noon on Saturday --  three-and-a-half feet of snow in my driveway. D...
05 February, 2013

THE ZACK BREAULT STORY:

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I publish the following story especially for the enjoyment of old baseball chums Bruce Huff, Bob Peters, Jarvis Cook and Floyd McKorkl...
29 January, 2013

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T aking a leave of absence for a while folks.  Involved in a fairly intensive on-line lay ministry course...Talk to you when I have a free m...
22 January, 2013

RETHINKING MY "SOCIAL" NETWORKING

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I have always spoken what is on my mind. I appreciate others who do the same thing. Frankness and openness aids self-expression and when r...
15 January, 2013

THE FIRST GIFT FROM SANTA THAT I REMEMBER

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J ust as a followup to my last post in which I talked about old things and how much I enjoy them, here's another from my cedar chest of...
11 January, 2013

A SENTIMENTALIST'S DILEMMA OF WHAT TO DO WITH A NEGLECTED ANTIQUE CHEST OF DRAWERS

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T hose who read my posts on this site know that I am a self-admitted oddball.  Among other things, I enjoy antiques.  Nothing strange i...
04 January, 2013

A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND HEALING FOR 2013

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Caroline Flohr is the author of a recently-published  book, “Heaven’s Child,” www.heavenschild.com . It details her spiritual journey begi...
02 January, 2013

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT

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I t is easy to get trapped doing the same thing every day, but trying something new is proven to boost happiness and confidence. There is n...
29 December, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'ALL, START IT WITH A LAUGH

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I have been sitting at my computer for at least 30 minutes trying to think of something really profound, original and noble to say to my ...
26 December, 2012

THE CHRISTMAS THAT WAS OUR REALITY

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T he question had been hanging over us for weeks.  "Would my wife Rosanne be well enough to travel to daughter Cindy's home in Cale...
24 December, 2012

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19 December, 2012

SOME THINK-ALIKE THOUGHTS ON KEEPING CHRIST IN THE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS

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A s the days dwindle down to a precious few before December 25, the media gives constant updates on dollars spent on retail sales.  We are r...
07 December, 2012

THE STORY, AS TOLD BY 'THE' INNKEEPER

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Believe it or not, I have been asked to play the "Innkeeper" in a "Night Before Christmas" pageant performed during an ...
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04 December, 2012

WHO NEXT IS GOING TO WANT ME TO PUT ASIDE THE PRICE OF A CUP OF COFFEE EACH DAY?

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I swear, the world is conspiring against me to give up drinking coffee. For years doctors have cautioned me against drinking too much cof...
02 December, 2012

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO TURN BACK...

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The attached link connects to a touching and phenomenal piece of work well worth listening to and watching. The wonderfully rich baritone v...
27 November, 2012

THREE WAYS FAITH CAN TRANSFORM TRAGEDY INTO ENLIGHTENMENT: A MOTHER'S STORY

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B efore the death of her 16-year-old twin daughter, Sarah, Caroline Flohr says she was living under some major misapprehensions.  “Like so ...
24 November, 2012

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT "TINTYPES" BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

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AUNT FANNY, 1856-1938 I was very pleased to be able to scan successfully the above  tintype portrait of my Aunt Fanny (Perry) Pike ...