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Our National Anthem

Francis Scott Key wrote his famous poem “The Star-Spangled Banner” as he witnessed the bombardment and defense of Ft. McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812.  Key chose the English tune “To Anacreon in Heaven” (written @ 1775 … Continue reading

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Be Careful What You Ask For

Our garage deteriorated to the point where it had to be torn down.  I mentioned to a neighbor that I wished I had a shed.  He was moving and offered us his storage shed.  We created quite a circus moving … Continue reading

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O Father, Where Art Thou?

“Where’s my father?” is a reasonable question for a divorced kid to ask.  Some kids don’t need to ask.  They stay in close contact with both parents, dependent upon custody and visitation arrangements.  For other kids, that’s not the way … Continue reading

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The Force is With Us Again!

It seems space has fascinated mankind probably since the first moonrise.  Ever since man shot the first arrow skyward, his desire to fly higher has been insatiable.  Drawings and paintings of “spaceships” flying through the heavens have been part of … Continue reading

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Ready, Set, Now What?

It’s fun to look through old graduation programs and read about the accomplishments of the graduates and all the plans they had for their futures.  I remember wanting to be a forest ranger when I graduated from elementary school.  It … Continue reading

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At All Times

Every time I drive past our Lawrence County Courthouse here in New Castle, Pennsylvania,  I gaze upon the many American Flags flying from their posts along the stone wall’s edge.  Like patriot sentinels, they call my attention to the high … Continue reading

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Final Exams

When insomnia, starvation, hypertension, dehydration, hysteria, panic, depression, loss of recall, a decline in personal hygiene, self flagellation and temporary aberrations in the space-time continuum all occur simultaneously within a seven day period, it must be finals week.  To prevent … Continue reading

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Stuff Our Moms Said

We should probably stick with our standard story “Sorry Mom.  I didn’t hear you”.  If we admit to remembering ANY of these other things our moms said, that confession pretty much kills our alibis.  But just between you and me … Continue reading

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Anger Management

Are you mad?  Before you answer that, a few things should be considered.  MAD was a favorite magazine of mine when I was 14.  If you’re an Alfred E. Neuman fan, you’re probably MAD (I am), but not necessarily “mad”.  … Continue reading

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She Had to Be Tough

When she was barely two years old, her older brother painted her red from head to toe with dry cherry Jell-O mix.  For a follow-up, he found a pair of scissors and gave most of her dolls crew cuts. She … Continue reading

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