Category Archives: Relationships

And then it is Winter…

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Jon Long Sr

A friend sent this to me and I felt it was worth putting on my blog. There was no credit given for the person who wrote it. I believe we share like thoughts about this time in our lives. Turning … Continue reading →

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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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Autumn Days

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, The last several months, I have found it increasingly difficult to write my letters.  And while enduring the little pangs of guilt for not doing so and also reminiscent that if I don’t do so, time will pass … Continue reading →

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36 Years & 36 Ways

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, 36 Tips for Staying Married 36 Years. Son Michael suggested this so, I will give it a shot.  Since Jeanie and I celebrated our 36th year of marriage, I guess he thought I might have some suggestions.  I … Continue reading →

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Thirty Five Years

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

August 28, 2011 Good Morning,  “35 Years” Thirty-Five Years is a long time to be married, especially when the average length of a first or second marriage in the United States is just about 7 years.  Maybe it is something … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2011

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, “Father’s Day” It is not just on days like today that thoughts of my father cross my mind, but because of the media and promoting “Father’s Day”, I think I am reminded a bit more than not. It … Continue reading →

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Resilience

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  “Resilience” Recent events earlier this month in Japan with the huge 9.0 earthquake and devastating Tsunami that followed, gave me pause to consider the resilience of people and the events in my own life the last couple of … Continue reading →

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No More “Free”

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, After reading a friends post (Alicia Arenas) this morning on “How to stop doing things for free”.  I began to think about what she said and how it applies so many times in our business. After doing my … Continue reading →

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The Dream Café

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, This morning while enjoying the first cup of coffee and replying to a comment on last week’s blog post, Greg Brown came on XM Radio’s, Coffee House with “The Dream Café”. I liked this song from the first … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Ideas

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

January 16, 2011 Good Morning, Well in less than a month it will be Saint Valentines Day again and couples all over the country will be scrambling to find just the right gift or expression of love and affection for … Continue reading →

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