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Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye for Better or Worse… Morning News Read On 7/7/25
When it comes to Security – Consider the perspective of Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple and one of the richest individuals in the world, who sacrificed much of his personal life for business success. His final thoughts on success and financial security were poignant: “I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world.… Continue reading
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Wine, Cheese and Olives to Begin! 7/5/25
Happy 4th of July Weekend! Hope yours includes a gathering and fireworks To delve deeper into today’s prompt, I would definitely consider my solid marriage to my wife. Over time, we’ve learned to move in harmony and approach life with a more relaxed attitude, rather than the urgency we had in our youth. We’ve come… Continue reading
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Tomorrow for Starters – God Willing 7/2/25
I am thrilled that, in the near future, a manuscript I submitted for publication will finally be printed, titled “A Chance Encounter with a Most Unusual Acquaintance.” More details to be shared later! God Willing! I am excited that my Philadelphia Christmas book, published 12 years ago, will be celebrated even more now, as some… Continue reading
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Call, Text, Note, Letter, or Simple Thank You Works for Me 6/26/25
This is maybe an easy prompt for most to answer. However, I am always humbled by the outpouring of affection and generosity towards me. I was always someone who preferred to pitch in where needed, help those in need, and give quietly, often behind the scenes. In a Parochial school, this was known as the… Continue reading
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Good Parenting, Catholic School, Emily Post, and Two XX Chromosomes! 6/21/25
If my comment about having “two X chromosomes” was not clear, I encourage you to do a quick search on Google or Wikipedia. Alternatively, you could ask your wife, girlfriend, lady friend, or older sister; I’m sure they can help you gain a better understanding. In emoji speak LOL! First at bat, my parents in… Continue reading
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Here’s Looking Back at You, Kid! Happy Father’s Day 6/15/25
This question is tricky for me to define objectively and humbly from my perspective. Growing up in a Catholic home and attending a Catholic school, we were always taught not to boast or brag about ourselves. I will share some of my thoughts with my social circles, including my siblings and friends. Family members often… Continue reading
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I’m a Retiree for 11 Years, and I Highly Recommend It! Happy Father’s Day Weekend! 6/14/25
I worked for the same company for 42 years and retired early at the age of 58 after being approved for disability following several surgeries. I didn’t want anyone’s sympathy then, nor do I now; it’s simply a fact of my life. From the time I was young enough to push a lawn mower—when electric… Continue reading
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Theodore B. Starr Grandfather Clock 6/13/25
We inherited this grandfather clock from my wife’s aunt’s boss, who was a clock collector and had a passion for repairing clocks. The clock features a moon-faced dial surrounded by a beautiful brass and filigree plate. At the top of the plate is a dial that tracks the seconds, and at the bottom is a… Continue reading
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Childhood Memory 6/12/25
Childhood – I remember it like it was yesterday. We had already gone up for the night and were asleep a few days before Christmas. The year was 1959, I was three years old, my brother Larry had just turned 5, and my kid sister Nancy was 2 years old. My father had a debilitating… Continue reading
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Firm Bed, Stove, Public Hot/Cold Water & Electricity? You Got to Be Kidding 1/8/25
Now, if we’re talking living off the grid, I would definitely need a high-powered semi-automatic rifle with plenty of ammo, an endless supply of matches, a military hammer axe with shovel, Rambo knife, you know the one with all the cool things in the handle (compass, fishing line, sharpening tool). This question is very vague.… Continue reading
