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Life Observation # 106

If the facts do not conform to the theory, they must be discarded. Ice

Exits . . . Maybe there is an Art to it.

I’ve been kicking this around lately when a friend was talking about life choices and sometimes just the normal day to day dealings with things and other people. One of the personal secrets to happiness . . . “Control your exits.” I mean it literally. When doing things or going to a gathering or party . . . Drive yourself so you can leave when you’re ready. Go to other people’s houses instead of inviting them to yours. There’s nothing worse than seeing someone lean back and cross their legs when you’re ready to go to home or ready for bed. It may make you laugh, but I actually think there’s truth to that. I have felt trapped before unable to exit was when I was ready to go. I run at max speed and when it comes time to rest and recharge I want to be able to do it without having to change everyone else’s agenda. In retrospect, it is more interesting to me when I think about it less literally. My friend and I have been holding an ongoing conversation

Off the Beaten Path

Sometimes after a long couple weeks going at warp speed it might be in order to stop for a second and return to a much slower pace . . . Try this one . . . Hopefully you found a measure of peace and quietness here. Ice

A Long History - Memorial Day

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Today we take time out of our daily routine to Honor and remember the fallen, both past and present that have served and given that sacrifice for our society to be free. Alaska has a big military presence and Anchorage has two military bases within town and there are more retired servicemen who have returned to live here after their service. I read this in the Anchorage Daily News this morning and wanted to share it with everyone for a little perspective that you may not have known. Our view: Memorial Day We honor the fallen today with silence and taps and life Chances are that when you opened this page you saw the photograph first, in the same second that you saw the headline. When you look at it and read the caption, isn't it easy to imagine the grandfather buried beneath that headstone, wherever he is, taking great joy in the grandchildren who visit his grave? Today we honor the dead who served, from those killed in battle to those wh