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The Sighting
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Sep 17, 2009 3:30 pm
Mood: cheerful,
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Today I took my bicycle ride around Presque Isle State Park. I left from my house and rode down the hill to the park. The round trip is nearly 17 miles.
For the first time all summer I had to wear a light jacket. It was cool with an Easterly breeze. When I reached the 5.5 mile marker on the all purpose trail I looked to my right and saw the Flagship Niagara sailing with about half of her sails open.
The Niagara was heading towards the channel that separates the Presque Isle Bay from Lake Erie. I was getting near the turn off to the channel so I started to ride fast. The trail took me away from the Niagara's sight but I knew she was out there.
As I rode up to the channel I saw the brig heading out to the East on Erie. I missed her but I didn't miss her majestic sight.
It was nearly 200 years ago that the Brig Niagara helped Oliver Hazard Perry defeat the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the war of 1812.
I came home and walked down to the beach for a walk and to enjoy the bright sun. By now I could remove the jacket, shirt and T shirt. I looked for the brig but she didn't venture to the West.
Not a sight that I see everyday. It was truly a glorious day.
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The Message
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Sep 15, 2009 7:09 pm
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Recently I sent an email to an old friend. She replied with this secret message.
370H-SSV-0773H
Someone suggested that I read read this upside down. That only then would I realize the depth of her emotional connection to me. I'm so excited...lets turn it upside down.
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I got a haircut yesterday.
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Sep 4, 2009 7:20 am
Mood: cheerful,
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Yesterday was a very productive day. I rode my bicycle to the hair salon and got my haircut. Then I rode to the grocery store for supplies, mainly cat food. After lunch I rode my bicycle around Presque Isle State Park and back. A total of about 25 miles or so on my bike. The sun was out and it was pleasant. I got a lot of sun which I like. The last night a friend stopped by and we watched the comedy on NBC.
Toady I'm going to a different grocery store and am stopping by my Mothers on the way. This afternoon I've got to practice my saxophone for a bit. maybe walk along the beach and possibly another ride around the peninsula.
Here in the States we're celebrating yet another holiday this weekend, this one's called Labor Day. The weather is going to be fantastic. time for family and friends.
I'm going to make more of an effort to find a woman to go out with. Even just for a friendly date. I've been on my own for far too long. Being alone is great but it sometimes feels like a void, maybe it's unnatural to be by oneself all the time.
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To bash or not to bash, that is the question.
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Aug 30, 2009 9:15 am
Mood: calm,
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Once upon a time a little bird told me not to engage in blog warfare. For a time I did not listen. Then came the time when I was beaten off the site by my own lack of control. I became so embroiled in anger I couldn't think straight. I lashed out at those who sided against me. Finally I was kicked off the site, never to return.
Eight months later I returned with my heart and head in a much calmer place. What others were posting no longer bothered me. Live and let live is my motto.
Then the day came when one little pill pot decided he knew all about me even though he had never commented on any of my blog posts. He falsely accused me of being an abuser of women. He said I even physically abused women. I never even had any conversations with this person.
I stood up for myself and fended off the libel and slanderous accusations as anyone should.
To bash or not to bash is the question. The answer is not to bash.
People who bear false witness or those who believe in hearsay are mistaken. Time tells the truth. Sometimes it takes a long time to come to fruition, but the truth always lets itself be known.
The moral of this story is:
If you don't have anything nice to say then say nothing.
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Long Distance Relationships.
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Aug 29, 2009 7:35 am
Mood: contemplative,
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Long distance relationships have been around since the dawn of mankind. Today LDR's are becoming even more common than ever before. With emails and less expensive traveling it's easier than ever before. We've even seen with our own eyes fellow members here that have been very successful.
It all starts out as a friendship. Sometimes those friendships lead to more. The emails turn into instant Messaging, personal email exchanges, phone calls and then visitations.
One common thread that all LDR's have is money. It takes money to be able to travel to another part of the country or even another part of the world. Passports, immunizations, travel expenses, room and board and spending money for gifts and entertainment. It's fun to allow ourselves to dream of what it would be like to become involved with another, even one far far away.
Another factor to consider is one's health and age. LDR's can work but you have to be realistic. Is it practical, do you have the health, the resources and the flexibility? Will you have to learn a new language? Will you have to leave your family, friends and loved ones behind?
When I spend time on this site I often like to think about what could be if only....if only I was younger or healthier or wealthier. I like to dream. Sometimes dreams of today are tomorrow's future. Sometimes dreams should remain just that, a dream. When I'm on this site, I do a lot of dreaming.
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Fill in the caption.
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Aug 27, 2009 1:05 am
Mood: silly,
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Take a look at this photo. What do you think the caption should be?
I'll go first.
"Look! It's an unidentified flying object."
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Facebook, user unfriendly?
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Aug 22, 2009 12:07 am
Mood: confused,
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I have an account on facebook now. I think it's user unfriendly. I like having friends over there but I just don't get it. Why do so many like it when maneuvering is so difficult? I guess it's one of those younger things that I am just not into. Anyway, every time I go there I look around and try different things but I'm always left wondering, what is there to do?
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Something I've Always Wanted.
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Aug 20, 2009 3:41 pm
Mood: content,
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It's something,
something I've always wanted.
I've had so much,
so much in my life.
When I wanted that saxophone,
Mom went and got it.
When I asked God to give me a job at the Griswold Plaza
I ended up working there for the Post Office.
That cute little cottage,
that was near the lake.
When I wanted so many things,
grace brought it my way.
I'm very lucky,
to live where I live.
There is one more thing,
do I dare ask?
it's something,
something I've always wanted. |
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