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A Vignette

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Posted on June 2, 2025 by Richard

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I never have done well with “acceptance” but maybe I’m at a point where I have to try it, at least for a while….          ACCEPTANCE. Never done well with it.              But Continue Reading →

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A Vignette….

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Posted on May 27, 2025 by Richard

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I am tired of candidates promising to “fight” for me, or “fight against” something or someone. I want candidates who can make government work in a positive way.          I DON’T Continue Reading →

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A Vignette..

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Posted on May 26, 2025 by Richard

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I was raised by the Greatest Generation and their sacrifice and pain, and my gratitude, linger after all these years.          I LEARNED ABOUT Memorial Day early on. When I was a Continue Reading →

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Getting Old, Part 4

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Posted on May 25, 2025 by Richard

Wondering how young folks today can own a home in some places when everything seems to be a castle….             I WONDER WHEN a house quit being just a home and became, Continue Reading →

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A Vignette….

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Posted on May 21, 2025 by Richard

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The rain plays a symphony that brings sleep, but not before it brings memories…          IT’S NIGHT. It’s raining. Quietly.          A soft rain is supposed to take you to sleep. Not tonight. Continue Reading →

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A Vignette…

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Posted on May 13, 2025 by Richard

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More on things I’m noticing in old age, or older age, or whatever this is….this time, cleaning things out. 3rd of a Few Parts I’VE BEEN NOTICING lately that “stuff” just Continue Reading →

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A Vignette….

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Richard — Leave a reply

Incompetence has landed at our apartment complex and cost us our swimming pool, courtyards, grills for the summer, and to top it off, I lost the use of my patio….or Continue Reading →

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A Vignette

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Richard

Nothing tell you that you are getting old more quickly than your body, and you can’t pretend you didn’t get the message 2nd of a few parts…          DAMNED BODY.          I Continue Reading →

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A Vignette….

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Richard

Time to think about aging. This may take a while…. First of a Few Parts          I AM GETTING old. No doubt about it.             I say that as part of a ritual Continue Reading →

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Time for a History Lesson: Why You Should Care About “Due Process”

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Richard

Our basic rights go back a long, long way but they are being eroded and that could impact everyone.          I NO LONGER engage in political writing, for a variety of reasons, Continue Reading →

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Can you withstand a major financial down turn that could last a long, long time?

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Richard

Far too many Americans cannot, and with total chaos at the leadership level of the country, it’s more and more likely we are moving into a crisis many won’t be Continue Reading →

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After more than two years of not leaving home, it’s time for a road trip. A big one…

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Richard

IT’S BEEN A while. I had almost forgotten what a road trip felt like but it came back in a hurry. I haven’t left Chester County, PA for more than Continue Reading →

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I didn’t go to Quaker Meeting this morning for a couple of reasons, including being a grouchy old man…

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Richard

            I DIDN’T GO to Quaker meeting this morning. I wanted the fellowship but the grumpy old man in me won out and instead I emptied out all the potting soil from Continue Reading →

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I dropped Amazon and the Washington Post. Neither will care but I feel better

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Richard

The aligning of a great paper’s editorial page with any administration is wrong and I am lodging my little protest.          I MADE A meaningless protest last night. By that Continue Reading →

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I know a lot is going on, but this is really, really serious….

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Richard

The college sports I knew and love are changing and while the athleticism may be great, cheering for old State U is a lot harder these days.                   YES, I Continue Reading →

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