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Buckets

Posted on November 19, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

We’re kind of like buckets. We hold lots of stuff, and we carry that stuff around with us everywhere we go. Some of the stuff can be useful, some of it can be sweet as candy, and some of it can be nasty, unpleasant stuff. Continue reading →

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The Harvest

Posted on October 23, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

A young Amish man struck up a conversation with me many years ago while we were both shopping in a local harness shop. He told me my sons were about the same age as his daughter who was at home and very sick. Continue reading →

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Now and Then

Posted on October 21, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

Although President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act into law in 1960, and President Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, there wasn’t much that was civil or peaceful about the 1960’s. Continue reading →

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Autumn’s a Hoot!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

As I peered into the dark woods, suddenly, silently, a huge Great Horned Owl appeared out of that darkness, flew directly at me, glided a few feet over my head and disappeared back into the cover of night – all before I could catch my breath. When they come close enough to hear the air moving over their wings, but you can’t see them, it’s amazing and terrifying at the same time! Continue reading →

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Champions

Posted on August 26, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro have ended and the teams with their champions are home parading their national heroes.  American Gold Medalists will soon be appearing on retail shelves promoting everything from cereal to sportswear.  Children competing in … Continue reading →

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Not Your Mother’s Barbie

Posted on May 13, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

Having a daughter fourteen years after what we thought was the end of our child bearing – two sons and done – was quite a lifestyle shock for all four of us.  I was wearing as much pink as I … Continue reading →

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Election Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on April 26, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

Mark Twain is quoted as having said “If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.”  It can be tempting to believe that if you follow politics at all.  Cynicism and doubt rear their ugly heads and drag … Continue reading →

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Can You See Me?

Posted on April 15, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

I was just sitting in front of my laptop thinking about the myriad of things I could write about.  There were a lot of things in the news, but most of them were kind of negative.  Being an election year, … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

  I’ve always been kind of 50/50 on my feelings about Valentine’s Day.  Up until about fourth grade, I liked it.  I went to the same school for 3 years, so I had a lot of friends and got lots … Continue reading →

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That’s Life

Posted on January 17, 2016 by curtsavagemedia

When I was ten, my friends and I would engage in the verbal merry-go-round “That’s life.  What’s life?  A magazine.  How much does cost?  Fifty cents. I only have a quarter.  That’s Life. What’s Life?….” and around it would go, … Continue reading →

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