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About On the North River

Forty years toiled in the Tel-com industry, married for 36 years widowed at sixty-one. Ten years in a relationship with a woman until her death. Was a Tea Party supporter. Today a follower of the Last American President to be honestly elected, Donald J. Trump. Recently had Ancestry.com tell me I'm Swedish, not Danish. I may need to change my avatar.

In great deeds…

Posted on June 6, 2021 by On the North River

I read today as a prelude to a story about D-Day commemorations the phrase “This will be the last significant observation of this event. Because only a handful of living veterans are now participating and none will be alive for … Continue reading →

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Shadows on the day.

Posted on June 6, 2021 by On the North River

 

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Fledglings will soon leave the nest.

Posted on June 1, 2021 by On the North River

I’m not losing my babies, I’m gaining my step ladder back.

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Displaying the American Flag on Memorial Day.

Posted on May 31, 2021 by On the North River

On Memorial Day the flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation’s battle heroes.

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Lost Graves. Reposted.

Posted on May 30, 2021 by On the North River

A Find A Grave photo request has just been made in your area. If you are able to take this photograph, please read the ‘Instructions for Photographers’ paragraph at the end of this email. Name: Edmond J Harvey (unknown – … Continue reading →

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Last thoughts on Memorial Day. Reposted.

Posted on May 29, 2021 by On the North River

There’s a difference: Armed Forces Day (3rd Sat. of May) For those who currently wear the uniform. Veterans Day (Nov. 11th) For those who used to wear the uniform. Memorial Day (last Monday of May) For those who never made … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2021

Posted on May 29, 2021 by On the North River
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Memorial Day Cohasset_Repost for Marty.

Posted on May 29, 2021 by On the North River
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Memorial Day Repost

Posted on May 29, 2021 by On the North River
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Four little additions here.

Posted on May 24, 2021 by On the North River

Can’t use the side door or my six foot step-ladder until June.  Late last month I noticed a pile of straw on top of the ladder.  Then looking inside the straw I saw four blue robin’s eggs. Today I noticed … Continue reading →

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