Archives in Category: Things to Ponder

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Limbo Land

Posted on November 21, 2008

The word ‘limbo’ has a variety of theological connotations, but I prefer a more general take. According to one statement in Wikipedia (It also gives credence to the religious points of view), limbo is any status where a person or

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My Favorite Noise

Posted on November 14, 2008

Earl and I have different work habits. He likes both the radio and the television on as he hunches over the computer in his office. He likes them loud too. Doesn’t want to miss anything. In fact, if I’m away

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Order in the Universe

Posted on November 13, 2008

I am often amazed at the way things fit together in this world. For instance, every time I purchase coffee in a to-go cup, that cup fits handily in the cup holder in my car. It doesn’t seem to matter

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2008

My bank is closed today and the local newspaper announced a ceremony on the bluff at the Korean War Memorial to honor that war’s veterans. So, even though this holiday doesn’t seem to have the recognition of others, I know

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Halloween Rescheduled

Posted on October 30, 2008

Where we live, tonight is the community’s scheduled time for youngsters to go Trick or Treating even though Halloween itself isn’t until tomorrow. But our community is going the way of the nation; that is, scheduling things for convenience and

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Piano Party

Posted on October 21, 2008

A friend who is in my “Fit over Fifty” class at the local health club is organizing a piano party at her home in November. She is a beginning piano student and thought it would be great fun to invite

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The Great Debate

Posted on October 4, 2008

Last Thursday night Sarah Palin and Joe Biden went at it. Earl and I had tickets to see Kenny Loggins in concert long before this debate was set, so we went our merry way for an evening of reminiscent music.

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Unattended Children

Posted on September 30, 2008

It’s probably a sign of my age, but whenever I see children in public these days they seem quite unruly. For instance, Earl and I dined at a local establishment a while back, where we saw youngsters running around while

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Tempus Fugit

Posted on September 15, 2008

Time flies . . . I remember my great Aunt Cel saying that when I was a youngster and thought the only time that flew was play time. Other time dragged.

But somewhere in the course of my own life,

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Back to C# Major

Posted on September 8, 2008

Today I’m returning to regular piano lessons, which have been somewhat discombobulated over the summer what with traveling and holidays that fall on Monday and traveling some more.

I’m currently getting to know the key called C# major. It’s got

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