Category Archives: Observations

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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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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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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Things of Life

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, It was 66 years ago today on a Tuesday in Portland, Oregon that I first opened my eyes to this amazing new world.  While my interests were more focused on instinctive things like mother’s milk and trying to … Continue reading →

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Your God, My God…Good God!

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, This week son Michael posted a photo he took of the Texas Sky.  I found it not only beautiful in its colors and composition, but it also had that quality I refer to as “God Light”.   I’m pretty … Continue reading →

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Xb & Tunnel Vision

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, It was just a little after three in the afternoon while coming down Recker Road and a little over a mile from home when from under the front of the black 2006 Scion Xb, there came a sound … Continue reading →

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Three Score & Ten

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Last Saturday night while out with Jeanie and friends, I was fortunate enough to meet an older couple that was celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary.  70 years!!! Are you kidding me??  During the evening I had seen them … Continue reading →

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How Technology has Evolved in My Lifetime

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, It was January 31, 2009 when Michael, after not receiving a letter for a while and concerned that I was putting a hold on them or running out of things to write about, sent me a list of questions.  … Continue reading →

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Social Orb

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, As you get older, and like me, you will be reminded more and more of your own mortality.  I think this is partly due to what I would view as a “Social Orb” that surrounds us from the … Continue reading →

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