Category Archives: Weekend Letter

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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Final Gifts and Puzzle Pieces

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  There are times and opportunities in your life that you should not miss.  I’m not talking about those obvious times like holidays or birthdays, weddings or baptisms and vacations or graduations.  Sure those are important and are certainly … Continue reading →

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Colored Pickled Easter Eggs

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

April 4, 2010 Good Morning, Today is Easter Sunday.  A time for Easter Bunnies, Baby Chicks, Candy Baskets, Easter Bonnets and Lilies and of course, Pickled Easter Eggs.  Well, ok, they are a little different admittedly, but frankly I get … Continue reading →

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Hi-Flier vs FMK

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  I have always enjoyed flying a kite.  There is just something about watching it soar high in the sky that creates in me a feeling of freedom.  It can be mesmerizing as it drifts to and fro yielding … Continue reading →

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Social Orb

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, As you get older, and like me, you will be reminded more and more of your own mortality.  I think this is partly due to what I would view as a “Social Orb” that surrounds us from the … Continue reading →

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etsi Deus non daretur

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  I took Latin as my foreign language in High School.  My counselors cajoled me that in order to be the architect for which I aspired, Latin was the language I needed to have.  Maybe that was true fifty … Continue reading →

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Joel the Navy Seal

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Standing in line at the pharmacy for some of my monthly meds, I met a rather gregarious gray haired gentleman.  His name was Joel.  He was talking with a woman about the current political scene in Washington and … Continue reading →

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Tipping Point

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, There has been a book written about it, “The Tipping Point” by (Malcom Gladwell), a music album “Tipping Point” by The Roots, a couple of TV episodes, even a philanthropic organization uses Tipping Point as its name. In … Continue reading →

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