Author Archives: Jon Long Sr

Xb & Tunnel Vision

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, It was just a little after three in the afternoon while coming down Recker Road and a little over a mile from home when from under the front of the black 2006 Scion Xb, there came a sound … Continue reading →

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Sophie Alese ~ New Arrival

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, The arrival of a grandchild is a pretty special event, but what makes it so special from any other birth?  Maybe it could be the joy of seeing a new life come into this world, while in itself … Continue reading →

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9-11 Why?

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Some may consider this one just the opinion on a senior citizen.  I hope the questions make you think about where we are going.  Make no mistake, I love this country and I believe we can be better than we … Continue reading →

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Thoughts Become Us

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, “Am I not responsible for the Thoughts that fill my head? Who then can I blame for all the Thoughts that have caused me pain, and shame; Have I no choice of Thought to choose, no matter where … Continue reading →

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Three Score & Ten

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Last Saturday night while out with Jeanie and friends, I was fortunate enough to meet an older couple that was celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary.  70 years!!! Are you kidding me??  During the evening I had seen them … Continue reading →

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To Hoard or Not To Hoard

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, For some time now and not just after I finished watching an episode of “Hoarders” last week, I have questioned if I have those tendencies.  After all, I do not seem to mind some clutter all that much, … Continue reading →

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Evaluate, Objectify, Optimize

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, This week I applied for Medicare parts A & B and also decided to “Out” and start taking Social Security.  After paying into the system for roughly 50 years, I figured I better get a piece of it … Continue reading →

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“The Little Voice”

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, I believe there is in all of us a “little voice” inside of our heads that when we take a moment to listen, can guide us, usually in the right direction.  I have found that when I have … Continue reading →

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We are all family

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, There is an old German Proverb which reads, “Blood is thicker than water”1 dating back to 1180.  It generally means that the bonds of family and common ancestry are stronger than those bonds between unrelated people, such as … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, “Words and hearts should be handled with care for words when spoken and hearts when broken, are the hardest things to repair.” Unknown. I do not recall when I first started to feel this way about words, but … Continue reading →

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