Tag Archives: Human Behavior

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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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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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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Writer’s Block

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, It has been over a month since I have posted something on my blog or written a letter to the kids.  One would think that with so much going on in my life right now, there would be … 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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Lucky Charms

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Lucky Charms…where do they come from?  If your first thought was General Mills or your local grocery store, then you probably have had kids around the house at some time.  While I think every adult should eat a … Continue reading →

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The Lucky Bamboo

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

For the last few weeks I’ve noticed a subtle change in an otherwise normalcy of the flora and fauna inside our house.  Everyday now, little by little things seem to be getting worse with one and I cannot seem to … Continue reading →

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People Watching

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  One of the things I enjoy doing is “People Watching”.  Not in the way that would make someone uncomfortable, (I have seen those kind) but just a casual thing.  Like sitting on a bench at a mall or … Continue reading →

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