Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Family Christmas Traditions

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Christmas is just around the corner and having little children around reminded me of how special this time of year is.   A child ca...
Saturday, December 10, 2016

United Nations Human Rights Day

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Where to begin, oh where to begin?  The United Nations Council on Human Relations, sometimes referred to as ‘Third World Thugs in ...
Friday, December 02, 2016

Dangers of Requiring a Loyalty Pledge

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While finishing off the day, going over entries on Facebook, there was one particular link which immediately caught my attention.   Someon...
Friday, November 18, 2016

Gratitude and Thanksgiving

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This morning London, my granddaughter , came over to greet me as I reviewed the latest headlines in the news on the internet.  Sh...
Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Thanks for the Memories

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I went to the Spring Creek Village assisted living center where my dad spent his last days to make sure our account was settl...
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Scattering of Ashes

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While visiting with my dad today I brought up an awkward topic, having to write everything down on a tablet since his hearing is all but ...
Friday, September 16, 2016

Background Checks and Fingerprints

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Recently the State of Texas altered the requirements for the renewal process licensed locksmiths must complete in order to continu...
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Dealing with bureaucrats

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My locksmith license is up for renewal, something which happens every other year.  Lucy decided to use the new easy and convenient ...
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Creatures of Habit

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The other morning when going to prepare a bowl of oatmeal I noticed there was only one “A.C. Elliot Bowl” in the pantry instead ...
Tuesday, August 09, 2016

Watching someone drop the ball

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Last night during the Astros' game with the Minnesota Twins center fielder, Carlos Gomez, didn’t get the job done.  Perhaps tha...
Friday, July 22, 2016

If You’re in Trouble Find a Policeman

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I’m sixty five years old and recognize the blessing in being able to call my mother on the phone; makes her claim of being 37 going...