Gee, we voted for “change” and had no idea of the benefits that would result. Initially, there was no better time for change as the entire world accepted the fact that all hate could be centered on the one man who was responsible for every evil deed ever done, GW Bush of course. True also, [...]
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“Is This A Great Country, or What?”
Posted in Uncategorized on 22 Dec 09 | Leave a Comment »
GOOD WORDS
Posted in Uncategorized on 11 Nov 09 | Leave a Comment »
CHARLES M. PROVINCE
Charles M. Province, a veteran of the US Army, is the sole and single Founder and President of The George S. Patton, Jr. Historical Society. He is the author of “The Unknown Patton”, “Patton’s Third Army”, “Patton’s One-Minute Messages”, and numerous other War writings.
This poem appeared in today’s (Veteran’s Day) newspaper and the [...]
More Bryson!
Posted in Uncategorized on 25 Feb 09 | 1 Comment »
I am still somewhat wound up over my recent renewed interest in reading. I reported in my last blog, of the circumstances that led up to this. Because I enjoyed the book by Bill Bryson, and some of you also, were reading that book, and others of you had enjoyed other books by Bryson, I [...]
One Half of a Hundred!
Posted in Uncategorized on 25 Feb 09 | 2 Comments »
Happy Birthday, dear daughter Julie. What a month February is for our family. So many birthdays. It is not very nice of me to remind you that you are now half-a-hundred. Does it feel like you have now lived 21 percent of the period from our nations founding in 1776 until now? I think I [...]
May I Make A Suggestion
Posted in Uncategorized on 16 Feb 09 | 4 Comments »
I recently was privileged to celebrate my 79th birthday. Goodness, that in itself is privilege enough, but I was honored to have my daughter and son-in-law spend a few most enjoyable days with us. My son and his wife were not able to be here but did send a gift of a book which I [...]
Buggy found – All’s well
Posted in Uncategorized on 05 Feb 09 | 1 Comment »
It turns out that there are still good people around. Another ugly news story took a “good feelin’ ” turn in today’s local newspaper. A rural elderly lady could no longer afford an automobile and the costs that go with ownership. She did however, still posses a horse and buggy which she has been using for transportation [...]
UNIVERSAL MAN
Posted in Uncategorized on 20 Jan 09 | 3 Comments »
While I have mostly given up blogging, and even pretty much reading them as frequently as I should, I have been captivated on this day along with others, by the inauguration. This will be our best “feel good” day before business begins. But what a great day to be an American. The peaceful transition of [...]
Death by Freezing!
Posted in Uncategorized on 28 Oct 08 | 1 Comment »
Death by Freezing!
This morning, Oct 28, 2008 at 3:00 a.m justice was served. The “Crimson Red Seven” were quietly put to death by freezing. The notorious seven pots of Red Begonias after giving months of blazing red beauty and fragrance had suddenly given notice demanding new inside quarters, treatment and care. As their original contract [...]
Republicrats!
Posted in Uncategorized on 30 Sep 08 | Leave a Comment »
Abolish and outlaw the Republican Party. Then, let us all work together to help stamp out Democrats forever. There must be a better way. Did I just hear George Washington say, “I told you so.”?
Happy Birthday, Blake (and X T)
Posted in Uncategorized on 02 Sep 08 | 1 Comment »
We could go on and on but as Fanflower already expressed, we are glad you are part of our family and are Zoe’s Mom. You did good, Joel. Happy Birthday Blake.
As well, I will also wish a Happy Birthday to my Father, X T Prentis, who would have been 111 years old today. As a very [...]