Author Archives: Jon Long Sr

Putt Putt

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, In the 1950s, I was in my pre-pubescent years.  Like most kids of that age my interests hinged around my heroes like Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans and the colorful sidekick character Gabby Hayes.  Yea I … Continue reading →

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Allah & the 40 Virgins

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, We will call this one Allah and the 40 Virgins. I suppose ever since 9-11, Islam and Muslims in general have been on many minds in America and the rest of the world as well.  I think much … Continue reading →

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Marbles & Thank Yous

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  My son Michael published a note on his blog yesterday that is worth the read. www.redrecruiting.com  In his blog, Michael talks about being happy and grateful for 2009 even though the year was filled with many challenges, new … Continue reading →

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Migraine Incident

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Just as I start to write this letter I am starting to have a “migraine incident” which is what I now call them.  I get these things every now and then, maybe 2-3 times a year.  I find … Continue reading →

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Christmas Letter 2009

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Well it is that time of the year when we get annual letters from friends and family.  It is a tradition of sorts to bring those who we otherwise do not see much of during the year, up-to-date … Continue reading →

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War of the Roses

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, I consider myself pretty lucky, in a lot of ways actually and in recognition of such events when they occur, I have a little phrase I like to say.  “I’d rather be lucky than good lookin’’.  This is not … Continue reading →

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Ch, Ch, Chia

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Well besides the overstuffed addspaper (not a lot of news), seasonal music everywhere you turn, and holiday decorations abound, the real harbingers of Christmas have started to appear.  Just like the first robin of spring, swallows returning to … Continue reading →

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HG – Mercury and Me

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Recently there was an “incident” at Aqua Fria High School in Avondale, AZ where a couple of students got a hold of some Mercury in a class room. (Not sure why it wasn’t locked up) and apparently not … Continue reading →

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Coo Coo Ca Choo!

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Most of my 64 years of this life I have been married.  That is 45 out of the 64, which looks to be about 70% of my life.  Married at just 18 to Diana, amicably divorced at 30 … Continue reading →

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Fleur-de-lis

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Jeeeez, where has the year gone?  The fleur-de-lis is now quickly approaching the apogee of its winter travel across our living area and is now on the pantry door.  It will reach its further most point on December … Continue reading →

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