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“Hard Places”, the Life and Service of Dr. Tom Little in Afghanistan

Dr. Tom had served as an optometrist in Afghanistan since 1977. He and his family stayed during the Russian invasion and during the war with America. Dr. Tom felt that these were his people and they had no other care … Continue reading

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November 22, 1963 Dallas, Texas

  This day in history for anyone who was  alive is indelibly etched in our memory as if it was just an hour ago. I was in fourth period government class , my senior  year in high school.  I remember … Continue reading

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Dr Bob Paeglow , MD. . . . Rock Star!

Meet Dr. Bob, Rock Star!   He is an assistant professor of family and community medicine at Albany Medical Center and founder and director of Compassion /Koinonia Primary Care.  This year he is the recipient of the national  American Medical … Continue reading

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Sunday Funnies

One of the weekly Sunday rituals when I was growing up was reading the Sunday funnies after church and dinner.  Just a slower, easier time in the old south.  Though probably people did something similar throughout the country.  We don’t … Continue reading

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New Yorkers Have Spoken

Some of you may remember the post I made in the summer on three flawed politicians, Mr. Spitzer , Mr. Weiner, and Mr. Modi. This is my update. https://talesalongtheway.com/2013/07/10/three-flawed-politicians/ The picture at the top of the page is a compilation … Continue reading

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Labor Day

The first Monday of September has been celebrated as Labor Day since 1882 when it was  first observed in New York City. It was started by the labor movement  to dedicate the economic and  social development of the American worker. … Continue reading

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Marvelous Mystic

Well, the 6 girls set out on our destination weekend in Mystic CT.  We were excited to be together, eat lobster and not have to see baseball!   The last time Katie and I were invited to Baltimore for a … Continue reading

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