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A collection of thoughts and comments on various topics. |
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Created: February 2nd, 2013 at 2:39pm
Modified: December 10th, 2022 at 3:13pm
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This is a place for me to capture thoughts, ideas, snippets of this and bits of that, that don't seem to lend themselves to one of the more traditional item types.
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November 15, 2015 at 3:32pm
November 15, 2015 at 3:32pm
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Finally found a contest I can handle at the moment: "Invalid Item"  . 50-75 word entries providing a 'snapshot' versus a fully fleshed-out story. |
September 11, 2015 at 1:19am
September 11, 2015 at 1:19am
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| My sister's oldest daughter delivered her first child--a lovely daughter--just yesterday. Hooray! |
August 17, 2015 at 10:24pm
August 17, 2015 at 10:24pm
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| Wife's visiting her sisters for 2 more days, so it's still just me and the cat. Sigh... |
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The media prompt in today's Newsfeed--"What A Wonderful World"--reminded me, that the 44th anniversary of Louis Armstrong's death is a little less than a month away. As a young boy, I'd heard him sing this song, along with "Hello, Dolly!", and I remember thinking he had a unique voice. What captured my imagination, though, was his artistry with the trumpet. He inspired me to take up that instrument in 5th grade, an avocation I pursued through high school.
I certainly never would have been as good as Satchmo, but I enjoyed playing. One of the best parts of being in various school bands--concert band, marching band, etc.--was the variety of music to which I was exposed and which I had a chance to play. It was great! The absolute best part, though, was that I met my future wife in band my last year of high school. Think about it: no Louis, no impetus to take up the trumpet. No trumpet, no band. No band, the real possibility that I don't meet my wife. If that doesn't happen, then no daughters. If I have no daughters, then say "Goodbye!" to three wonderful grandsons and two beautiful granddaughters. From a not unreasonable point of view, Louis is partially responsible for the family I love and cherish.
So, "Thanks!", Louis. A wonderful world, indeed. |
December 27, 2014 at 10:39am
December 27, 2014 at 10:39am
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| Went on Active Duty with the US Army 41 years ago today! WOW - I can't believe, it's been that long. |
December 13, 2014 at 10:31pm
December 13, 2014 at 10:31pm
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"De-leafed" the front yard ahead of tomorrow's predicted snow; autumn's over. A haiku & senryu to honor the occasion follow - enjoy!
breathy vapor clouds
follow in each walker's wake -
first snow approaching
dry brown leaves fly as
children scatter them laughing -
an old man curses |
November 22, 2014 at 11:19am
November 22, 2014 at 11:19am
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| Trying to come up with entries for this month's Haiku & Senryu contest. Odd how difficult it is to string 17 syllables together. |
November 8, 2014 at 10:20pm
November 8, 2014 at 10:20pm
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| Tried to write a contest entry this morning, but didn't leave myself enough time... sigh. |
October 1, 2014 at 9:25pm
October 1, 2014 at 9:25pm
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| My 2nd granddaughter--and 5th grandchild overall--was born late yesterday evening! |
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| Formally extended my stay on this most splendiferous site today! |
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