Monthly Archives: December 2012

From 9/11 to 12/7

Posted on December 5, 2012 by richrockwood

Living in the Past:  The terrorist attack of 911 gave every American, old enough to understand, the feeling Americans must have had when Pearl Harbor was attacked December 7, 1941.  We’ll soon mark the 71st anniversary of that surprise attack. … Continue reading →

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Loving that Polka-Dotted Tie

Posted on December 3, 2012 by richrockwood

  Lessons I Have Learned:  As I mature, I have noticed my priorities changing from gadgets to relationships.  When I was very young, at this time of year, my focus was on what I was going to get for Christmas.  … Continue reading →

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