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July 4, 2016. I was watching TV a few nights ago when the program offered some. Of our nation’s population’s lack of historical knowledge. Naturally, the most outrageous and nonsensical interviews were the ones aired but even with this understanding the answers (to me as a. Major) were depressing. Recognizing that Independence Day was only a few days away, the question was asked as to the year. The Declaration of Independence. They laughed, they giggled, they made excuses, they said. One might ask,.

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For life’s later years | Jim's Gems

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Laquo; Meals ‘in’ or ‘out’? Regarding the last week in Baltimore. For life’s later years. April 27, 2015. I used to play golf. Well, perhaps it would be closer to the truth if I said, I used to play. Regardless, I understood what was meant by the front nine and the back nine . Recently a member of my senior adult group sent me the following article entitled,. It has special meaning to those of us who are on the 16. Or even perhaps the 18. Where did the years go and where did my youth go? But, at least I ...

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A personal story about heart bypass surgery (Part 1 of 4) | Jim's Gems

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Laquo; Are the ‘winnings’ worth the ‘losings’? A personal story about heart bypass surgery (Part 2 of 4). A personal story about heart bypass surgery (Part 1 of 4). July 27, 2015. Parts I only hope that I can do justice to the events, emotions, support, etc. that all were parts of this life-changing experience. I think I should share with you something that has happened to me a few times in the last several weeks that I have never experienced before. Let’s not take any chances. I asked him,. That evening...

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Regarding the last week in Baltimore | Jim's Gems

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Laquo; For life’s later years. Mother’s Day’ plus one. Regarding the last week in Baltimore. May 4, 2015. Unless you have been living in a cave somewhere in the deepest, darkest jungle on this planet you are aware of what the politicians are calling the. In Baltimore the past week / ten days. The primary facts. I feel that I. But a few things I DO know and of these two or three the following sentences emerge. Seriously, I ask the mostly black youth who propose no police , do you really want that? Used by...

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Meals ‘in’ or ‘out’? | Jim's Gems

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Laquo; Paying for ‘big government’. For life’s later years. Meals ‘in’ or ‘out’? April 20, 2015. Bloomberg News reported last week (and published in The Baltimore Sun. That in March sales in restaurants and bars overtook spending at grocery stores for the first time ever. The ‘catch line’:. Americans are more likely to ditch the brown bags in favor of doggy bags. Food away from home . I’m wondering how this stacks up in your home? It certainly makes sense in mine. I’m certain that the primary reason for ...

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Weather 101 | Jim's Gems

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Are the ‘winnings’ worth the ‘losings’? June 1, 2015. Is the first day of JUNE! People usually associate this month with school’s out for the next three months , vacations begin, weddings are conducted, and the unofficial-before-official beginning of summer. And sun means heat. Any legitimate and honest discussion about weather needs to include comments regarding the control of such. The so-called. World changes in climate. Choosing between Him and politicians has always been an easy decision for me!

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Remembering…again | Jim's Gems

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Laquo; My personal ‘frig’ saga. May 25, 2015. Is a repeat from 2014. Truth be known: (1) it’s a holiday and I am home; (2) I’m infected with writer’s laziness today: and (3) the message is still the same and hopefully has value even when repeated. Today is Memorial Day, 2015. God bless them all! In a different vein of thought, may I remind my readers today of two ‘other deaths’ one serious and the other, well, you decide. (I’ve printed it before but new readers may have not seen it.). Common Sense lost g...

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‘Mother’s Day’ plus one | Jim's Gems

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Laquo; Regarding the last week in Baltimore. My personal ‘frig’ saga. Mother’s Day’ plus one. May 11, 2015. Yesterday all across this nation children of all ages were remembering MOM. She was grateful not just for the gifts but for the time and effort each child gave in order to spend time with her. As our lives lengthen, and family members move from place to place, such times become more and more special! I found in the following story:. You are so smart.’. 8217;Oh….I get it! 8217; she beamed, ‘So...

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A personal story about heart bypass surgery (Part 2 of 4) | Jim's Gems

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Laquo; A personal story about heart bypass surgery (Part 1 of 4). A personal story about heart bypass surgery (Part 3 of 4). A personal story about heart bypass surgery (Part 2 of 4). August 3, 2015. I had a bucket list long before I heard the term. There have always been goals in my life and specific things I wanted to do or places I wanted to go before this life ended. Ironically, one of the things I had on that list was to be an observer of a heart-surgery procedure. In order to better facilitate this...

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Are the ‘winnings’ worth the ‘losings’? | Jim's Gems

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Laquo; Weather 101. A personal story about heart bypass surgery (Part 1 of 4). Are the ‘winnings’ worth the ‘losings’? June 8, 2015. Last Saturday witnessed an accomplishment that had not happened in the last 37 years. A muscular colt marked by his short tall and misspelled name —. Breezed to a five and one-half lengths victory in the Belmont Stakes horserace in New York and became the first. Been to a horserace or inside any horseracing facility; (2) I have never. Opposed to the gambling. To me, there i...