Author Archives: Jon Long Sr

Ball Clock II ~ The Balls

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Jon Long Sr

In my last post on the ball clock I had acquired the glass dome that I would use to house the clock.  Before I can design a track for the balls to travel, I had better know the size I’m … Continue reading →

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Ball Clock II ~ The Dome

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Jon Long Sr

For a while now I have been thinking about building another Ball Clock.  It seems that I have the time and can certainly use the mental escape that a project like this would afford.  Last year had far too much … Continue reading →

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Just Bent?

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Jon Long Sr

After 50 years of marriage and three grown children, if there is one thing I have learned, it is that you cannot live your children’s life for them.  They and only they, must solve the issues that arise in their … Continue reading →

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Committment

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, This last week we ushered in a New Year of 2014, but unfortunately is was fraught with the debris of 2013 storms. I have never been one that cared for drama in my personal life and even less … Continue reading →

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Lucas Aries Long

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

December 21, 2013 Good Morning, This week was filled with expectation, anticipation and general elation when a new addition to the family arrived albeit nine weeks early.  As in the previous pregnancies mommy Kelly Long had endured another pregnancy fraught … Continue reading →

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Our Time

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Facebook has turned out to be a great way to connect with old (and new) friends.  Few are so special as the friends from our high school days when balancing on the edge of adulthood and adolescence.  We … Continue reading →

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Autumn Days

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, The last several months, I have found it increasingly difficult to write my letters.  And while enduring the little pangs of guilt for not doing so and also reminiscent that if I don’t do so, time will pass … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

March 17, 2013 Good Morning ~ Saint Patrick’s Day One doesn’t have to look very far to find a belief or “religion” that can fit with their comfort level for a belief system.  As humans, we seem to have an … Continue reading →

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The Day After…

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

December 22, 2012 Good Morning, “The Day After” Well, it’s the day after when the world was supposed to end and we’re still here.  I’m pretty sure there are a number of people who are disappointed right now (probably the … Continue reading →

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Jack Levi ~ Welcome

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

November 18, 2012 Good Morning, Last weekend was filled with expectation, anticipation and general elation when a new addition to the family finally arrived.  None too soon for mommy Kelly Long, who had endured another pregnancy fraught with just about … Continue reading →

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