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‎⁨Every Picture Has Story – Sanborn⁩, ⁨Tuscarora Nation⁩

October 2, 2022October 1, 2022 RJ Walters

During my recent trip through upstate New York I came across the ‎⁨Sanborn⁩, ⁨Tuscarora Nation⁩, ⁨United States⁩. When I did a Wikipedia search of Tuscarora I am told about the North Carolina version. I have read several books about the … Continue reading ‎⁨Every Picture Has Story – Sanborn⁩, ⁨Tuscarora Nation⁩

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Artsy Fartsy Saturday – The Ubiquitous Weaving Loom.

October 1, 2022September 28, 2022 RJ Walters

I have visited more historic colonies than I can even count during my Search Of America, and almost every one has a version of a loom in it. Without even serving its function the loom itself has an artsy feel. … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy Saturday – The Ubiquitous Weaving Loom.

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No More Windmills…

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 RJ Walters

It has been at least 60 years since I read the book Don Quixote. It took me almost a lifetime to understand about “aiming for too big or impossible goals”. I do remember that he went around the country fighting … Continue reading No More Windmills…

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RetComLife – Retirement Community Review… One Final Time

September 29, 2022November 29, 2025 RJ Walters

During my two major trips, and even in between, I have visited about a dozen different retirement communities across the country. This review will be the last one in that category. Two weeks ago, I finally managed to visit an … Continue reading RetComLife – Retirement Community Review… One Final Time

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The Day-To_Day Stuff…

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 RJ Walters

I just got back from my second and last major on-the-road trip of the year, this time it was to the New England States. It was fun and I will certainly be posting quite a bit about it in the … Continue reading The Day-To_Day Stuff…

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Sometimes There Just Doesn’t Seem To Be Room For Anything Else…

September 27, 2022September 25, 2022 RJ Walters

My brain seems to be constantly filled to overflowing and just doesn’t have room for anything else. I wonder how much I am passing by because of that condition? So, when I came across an article lately about decluttering your … Continue reading Sometimes There Just Doesn’t Seem To Be Room For Anything Else…

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Lessons We Need To Learn…

September 25, 2022September 24, 2022 RJ Walters

The Will Rogers “Quote of the Day” as shown in the chalkboard area of the header above basically says that we should take the time to learn from those who were much wiser than us so that we can keep … Continue reading Lessons We Need To Learn…

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If I Tell You Now, We Won’t Have Anything To Talk About When We Are Old

September 23, 2022August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

I came across the words above when I was recently watching an early TV episode of “Mad About You” for the 1980s. That brought to mind the often quoted idea that after being married for decades, old couples can practically … Continue reading If I Tell You Now, We Won’t Have Anything To Talk About When We Are Old

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The Queen Is Dead, Long Live The King…

September 22, 2022September 12, 2022 RJ Walters

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth recently died, and now her 73-year-old son has taken over as the patriarch of the Windsor royalty. I have to be candid here, and tell you that I simply don’t understand the 21st century significance of inherited … Continue reading The Queen Is Dead, Long Live The King…

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RetComLife – Feedlot Dining

September 20, 2022November 29, 2025 RJ Walters

This might seem like a strange title for a post in my retirement community life category, but I kinda think that as a result of 2+ years of COVID, it likely describes the current sit-down dining option in many retirement … Continue reading RetComLife – Feedlot Dining

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EPS#4 – 1988, What A Year!

September 18, 2022August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

For this Sunday’s “Every Picture has a Story”, I chose the one above. It was taken towards the end of 1988. Except for my wife’s death last year, this was the most traumatic year of my life. When this picture … Continue reading EPS#4 – 1988, What A Year!

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Beauty In Simplicity

September 17, 2022September 12, 2022 RJ Walters

I chose this photo for Artsy Saturday because of its simplicity. It was taken at Fort de Chartres State Historic Site in southern Illinois. It was just a simple storeroom but somehow attracted my attention. Continue reading Beauty In Simplicity

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Here’s To You, Feedly

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 RJ Walters

With this post, I am going to introduce you to Feedly. No, it is not about feeding the world, but it kinda does feed my world. Feedly is an RSS app that you can use to see what your favorite … Continue reading Here’s To You, Feedly

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Why I Post…”Simplify”

September 14, 2022September 6, 2023 RJ Walters

Yesterday, I posted one of the reasons I have been writing on this blog for the last 14 years and that is to get you to “Think For Yourself, Question Everything, and Never Stop Learning”. Today, I want to give … Continue reading Why I Post…”Simplify”

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One Of The Foundations Of RJsCorner

September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 RJ Walters

Most of my posts here at RJsCorner come from what I have read. Many times the article is several thousand words long, and my task is to glean from that the most important lessons that I might pass on to … Continue reading One Of The Foundations Of RJsCorner

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