Monthly Archives: March 2017

Da, Nyet, and Spasibo

Posted on March 30, 2017 by kjw616

I did a lot of research prior to my trip to Paris several years ago, and the overwhelming theme was that the French would treat you a lot better if you made an attempt to speak their language. Having spent … Continue reading →

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They Did What They Had to Do

Posted on March 27, 2017 by kjw616

Being a parent is a job of overwhelming responsibility, which hits you like a ton of bricks the first time you hold that tiny helpless life in your arms and realize that he or she is totally dependent on you. … Continue reading →

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Not True. Case Closed.

Posted on March 23, 2017 by kjw616

I was listening to the news this week after the first round of testimonies with FBI Director Comey and NSA director Admiral Rogers. The discussion which followed revolved around the lies of our president, which were no longer presented as … Continue reading →

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History Followed Me Too

Posted on March 20, 2017 by kjw616

I am now back in the saddle again after having received a right total hip replacement just two weeks ago today. It has been surprisingly not bad. The pain level is low, and I am slowly leaving the house for … Continue reading →

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I Underestimated the Horror

Posted on March 3, 2017 by kjw616

Although I planned on no further posts for a few weeks, I am too excited to wait. I recently found an article which was posted in the Bridgewater, New Jersey Courier News on July 12, 1945—just five days after my … Continue reading →

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Turning to Google

Posted on March 2, 2017 by kjw616

Today I turned to newspapers.com, where I found two interesting articles. The first is dated July 12, 1945, and is from the Bridgewater, NJ Courier–News. Because I do not have the extended subscription to this service, I am unable to … Continue reading →

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