Tag: writing
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Journal Entry – Texas Independence Day
Today, I attended Texas Independent Day from the country of Mexico 190 years ago. Yesterday, I found that the is an old cotton gin that is a Museum about fifteen miles from here. As I was taking a walk through the gin plant, the tour guide mentioned that today there would be the Independence Day…
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Winter Olympics
I just love the Winter Olympics, since they are filled with some many emotions. However, for this event, it seems to be overshadowed by politics, and not the human achievement. Carrying politics into the Olympics has made them hard to watch. The Olympics are really based on emotions. We see athletes that have struggled all…
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Can’t Leave Levelland
Four the past four weeks, it seems like I have been trying to leave Levelland, but forces beyond my control are keeping me here. It started with a respiratory infestation that everyone seemed to have after the holidays. It took me about ten days to get over. Then a big snowstorm came in and shut…
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Foot Prints in the Sand
About 2.5 years ago, I took my boots off and started walking in the sand on the southeast shores of Lake Superior, and I found it to be enjoyable. After I look back on my foot prints, I notice how true they are to life. As I think back to my parents’ house, my sister…
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Journal Entry
I know that I have been quiet, but there has been lot going on in my life, Some I can write about, and some that I cannot write about, but I will take some time to write about what I can write about. I am 28 miles north of Charleston, South Carolina. The ocean is…
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Journal Entry
The convention was over today at 12:00. After Lunch, I went through the Tampa Bay History Center. Since it feels like we are just dumped into the city, it is like we do not know what in this area. By going through the center, I have a much better idea on what this area is…
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Journal Entry – Grandnephew Rylee – Grand Slam
My grandnephew Rylee not only hit his first home run this evening, but he hit a grand slam. This is a real accomplishment for an eight year old. For the past two years, I have been working with him playing baseball. He is not necessarily the easiest person to train, since he does have an…
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Journal Entry – Memorial Day 2025
Today I had the privilege to preside over the Memorial Day Service here in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It was a little nerve racking presenting in my home town, but I got through it fine. I kept loosing my place on the agenda, after looking at the crowd and recipients of awards and scholarships. I guess that…
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Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day is a somber, as we reflect on those that took the ultimate sacrifice to protect this country’s constitution. Today the sun is shining, with only a few clouds in the sky. The temperature is a comfortable 68 degrees. It is as if Mother Nature is sending us a message that we will live…
Deflection 