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Tigers and creepy crawly things

It was commonly thought that not much could be worse than our circumstances while fighting war in Vietnam. Many of us were young having left comfortable homes in the US. Not a single comrade of mine felt secure in our … Continue reading

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Life presents itself with hills and valleys, ups and downs, or highs and lows.

Science learns about historical events in specific regions by examining the rings on trees.  A core is taken from a living tree and then reviewed by experts.  They can determine the years of plenty, and years of stress.  Science finds … Continue reading

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Long-suffering…

Life has a way of teaching us lessons, which if learned, become invaluable tools for our betterment.  Sometimes we are unintentionally ignorant, but often just long to let things settle in! I enjoyed listening to a speech given by Robert … Continue reading

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No "do overs."

Life presents itself with hills and valleys, ups and downs, or highs and lows.  Science learns about historical events in specific areas by examining tree rings.  On living trees, for example, a core is taken and reviewed by experts.  They … Continue reading

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