Monthly Archives: May 2010

Hardest Part of Being a Parent

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Last weeks letter was based on one of the thirteen questions Michael had sent me in January last year.  This week I have decided to take on the next one on the list.  As I also stated, none … Continue reading →

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How Technology has Evolved in My Lifetime

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, It was January 31, 2009 when Michael, after not receiving a letter for a while and concerned that I was putting a hold on them or running out of things to write about, sent me a list of questions.  … Continue reading →

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Pinewood Derby “1988”

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Yesterday while rummaging through some stuff in the garage I came across a box that contained the Pinewood Derby cars from when Michael was in Cub Scouts.  I don’t get rid of much as you know, so there … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day & Mementos

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Hallmark commercials tend to pick up just before Mother’s Day and there is no wonder since it is the third largest card-selling holiday in the country.  While they all seem to audaciously pluck at the heartstrings in some … Continue reading →

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Allah & the 40 Virgins (Revisited)

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Let’s call this one “Allah & the 40 Virgins Revisited”.  As you may recall, back on January the 18th I wrote a letter with the theme focused on Islam and Suicide Bombers.  Admittedly it was done with a … Continue reading →

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