An Ice-cream Scoop She is overwhelmed And perhaps in a bit of shock As I extend my hand toward hers Her thank you Are the most sincere words I have ever heard uttered She has been asking the cashier For the total after each item is rung Clutching her wallet Trying to calculate What...
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Mortimore This is Mortimore; we call him Morti. I am tempted to say he knows his name, but that is not true. He does however, know that if he comes to the back door, at Kate’s office, she will get up and feed him. Morti steps aside, not too far away, until...
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The MacArthur Memorial Duty * Honor * Country This was a much anticipated stop, which I am so glad we were able to make; the memorial, located in Norfolk, Virginia, pays tribute to General Douglas MacArthur’s life and career. One of the things which made this such an outstanding museum was the General...
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Greek Inspired Green Beans This is the time of year when I begin to crave those hearty vegetable dishes, as well as stews and soups. Fresh green beans require a bit more time to prepare, but are certainly worth the effort, especially if you like them with more texture, as I do....
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Veteran’s Day As a nation, the United States is feeling a bit battered, regardless of which side of the aisle you are on. This has been one of the most contentious elections that I can remember; and there is still so much unfinished business. We have also borne witness to wide spread civil...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ School Time by Winslow Homer Are you surprised? I was. It is not that I only expect seascapes from Winslow Homer, but I think of his work as being more dramatic and in...
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Industrial Revolution 5.0 The Industrial Revolution 5.0 has officially started, even though many of us in technology are still addressing cybersecurity challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Industrial Revolutions are marked by economist and historians as they record shifts in societies. The first Industrial Revolution was identified by English economic historian, Arnold Toynbee. https://tinyurl.com/y4glae8g ...
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Ready or Not Change calls out to us: “Ready or not here I come!” Wait! I respond; I am not ready. But whether we are ready or not is actually of no concern to her. She was just stating a fact, not asking a question. Either way she is coming and we must embrace...
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Pony Express I spotted this homage to the Pony Express, while driving through Kansas. Regardless of the current issues we are dealing with, the postal service has come a long way; for which I am grateful.
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Is that Pink in the Autumn? Falls palette is supposed to be yellow, orange, red, and ultimately brown. These vibrant colors are usually seen against the steadfast evergreens, which you know will keep you company through winter. But look at these splashes of pink, yes pink! I do not expect to see...
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