Author Archives: Jon Long Sr

Harley Time 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, In 1999, and after a comment made to Jeanie that I would like a “Harley”, we decided to get a motorcycle.  Not just any motorcycle, but a Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUI).  A bike that was … Continue reading →

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36 Years & 36 Ways

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, 36 Tips for Staying Married 36 Years. Son Michael suggested this so, I will give it a shot.  Since Jeanie and I celebrated our 36th year of marriage, I guess he thought I might have some suggestions.  I … Continue reading →

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Imagine

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, A few weeks ago I wrote about the sheer vastness of the universe and how the almost inconceivable distances will make space travel outside of our Solar System, at least with present day technology, nearly impossible.  The crux … Continue reading →

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Space Traveler

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, I find myself contemplating the universe a bit more these days.  Not that I can change anything out there, but more about the incomprehensible size of the whole thing.  With the assistance of the Hubble Telescope and other … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2012

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, This last week especially, I have been reminded of my father and my father-in-law as I have been working on a design-build project that required both welding and lathe work. My father, besides other trades, was a welder … Continue reading →

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Easter 2012

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Easter Sunday 2012  Another trip around the Sun and it is Easter Sunday once again. Christians everywhere are celebrating the biblical account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Following the crucifixion on Calvary, it is the resurrection that … Continue reading →

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Hands

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, It is 5:30PM and I am heading home from a day at the office.  The sun is coming in through the passenger window of the work van and splaying across my hands on the steering wheel.  My mind … Continue reading →

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China Made?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, As I tossed our third, $100, two-year-old Cuisinart DCC-2000FR coffee maker in the garbage can, it occurred to me that this is becoming a routine.  It seems that just about every two years, sometimes more and sometimes a … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Christmas Day  Having been raised Christian in my beliefs; Christmas has always been a special time of the year when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  To me it also seems to be a time of religious … Continue reading →

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Ellie “Belly” Long

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

This last week granddaughter Ellie turned nine years old.  Besides once again being reminded of just how fast time goes sometimes, I tend to reflect on what I was doing in those years.  What things were important to me and what … Continue reading →

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