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In 2011 the United States military spent 300 million dollars on camouflage uniforms. It costs a lot to blend in so no one will notice you. Adolescents tell their parents they want to be different; however, the irony is at the very same time they...
Posted at 13:57h
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I have been going to the same credit union for over twenty years and I am still treated like a stranger each time I go in. Perhaps it is because there is never the same teller. They must pay horrible wages because their turnover is...
Posted at 14:32h
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As I drove past a pizza place this afternoon I saw a sign that said, “Boston Strong.” There is a lot of that around here since the marathon bombing. What was interesting was underneath was another sign that said, “Help Wanted.” So, much for being...
Posted at 16:43h
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True value and real riches are not what appear on a balance sheet. I don’t want to devalue the luxury of having one’s bills paid. But we can only wear one pair of shoes at a time and one shirt and one pair of pants. ...
Posted at 14:15h
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I used to sit in church in Africa and wonder how many people could sit on a pew. I finally decided the answer was “One more.” It filled me with awe. I would be sure a pew was full and then someone else would come...
Posted at 13:46h
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This afternoon I was sitting outside in the sun watching Spring happen. Right before my eyes the buds on the trees were opening. It was so perfect I was reminded of Micah 4:4, “Everyone will sit under their own vine and under their own fig...
Posted at 14:31h
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This afternoon I walked past a Chinese restaurant that had pictures in the window displaying their various meals. The pictures were old and faded into a monotone brown. The food looked, I was going to say unappetizing but that isn’t harsh enough. The food looked...
Posted at 14:28h
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In his famous poem Mending Wall Robert Frost said, “Something there is that doesn't love a wall, that wants it down.” I am periodically reminded of his thought as I take hammer in hand and make a tour of my house tapping in nails that...
Posted at 13:30h
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It’s been a windy day – perfect for sitting by the window and pretending to read – perfect for neglecting my book – perfect for watching one of last year’s leaves trip about the yard. The winter snows seem not to have damaged it. It...
Posted at 14:28h
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I stopped at Walgreen’s this afternoon and was unsuccessful in finding what I needed. A smiling helpful clerk (oops, sorry. Sales Associate) told me if I came back next week she would have it in stock. I felt like I was in the dark ages. ...