Category Archives: Thoughts

Writer’s Block

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, It has been over a month since I have posted something on my blog or written a letter to the kids.  One would think that with so much going on in my life right now, there would be … 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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9-11 Why?

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Some may consider this one just the opinion on a senior citizen.  I hope the questions make you think about where we are going.  Make no mistake, I love this country and I believe we can be better than we … Continue reading →

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Thoughts Become Us

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, “Am I not responsible for the Thoughts that fill my head? Who then can I blame for all the Thoughts that have caused me pain, and shame; Have I no choice of Thought to choose, no matter where … Continue reading →

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To Hoard or Not To Hoard

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, For some time now and not just after I finished watching an episode of “Hoarders” last week, I have questioned if I have those tendencies.  After all, I do not seem to mind some clutter all that much, … Continue reading →

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Evaluate, Objectify, Optimize

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, This week I applied for Medicare parts A & B and also decided to “Out” and start taking Social Security.  After paying into the system for roughly 50 years, I figured I better get a piece of it … Continue reading →

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“The Little Voice”

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, I believe there is in all of us a “little voice” inside of our heads that when we take a moment to listen, can guide us, usually in the right direction.  I have found that when I have … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Integrity

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, I have been thinking about Integrity.  What does it really mean when we say someone has it or lacks it?  Let’s start with some definitions I found: Definitions Of Integrity From the on-line free dictionary: In·teg·ri·ty ( n-t … Continue reading →

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Allah & the 40 Virgins (Revisited)

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Let’s call this one “Allah & the 40 Virgins Revisited”.  As you may recall, back on January the 18th I wrote a letter with the theme focused on Islam and Suicide Bombers.  Admittedly it was done with a … Continue reading →

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Final Gifts and Puzzle Pieces

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  There are times and opportunities in your life that you should not miss.  I’m not talking about those obvious times like holidays or birthdays, weddings or baptisms and vacations or graduations.  Sure those are important and are certainly … Continue reading →

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