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May 19, 2019 10:58 pm Published by paulmarktag 7 Comments

Every year when Veteran’s Day rolls around, I think of my Uncle Gus Kern, who died in World War II.... View Article

February 3, 2018 10:45 pm Published by paulmarktag 2 Comments

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania January 15, 2018 The sight gave Max pause: two men in black clothing plodding toward him in a... View Article

November 9, 2017 3:09 pm Published by paulmarktag 2 Comments

As the midnight intrusion of cockroaches meandered across the kitchen floor, Tammy froze in fear and then screamed in horror... View Article

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Until ’79, naming hurricanes as women was SOP, with names such as Camille, Carol, Betsy, and Connie. Hell... View Article

September 18, 2017 11:30 pm Published by paulmarktag 3 Comments

By the time I started college at Penn State in the early 60’s, the Viet Nam war was looming.... View Article

August 25, 2017 3:06 pm Published by paulmarktag 1 Comment

We take our sun for granted, the moon perhaps more so, forgetting that these heavenly bodies, so much to... View Article

July 11, 2017 4:16 pm Published by paulmarktag 3 Comments

Oh how we miss you, you Paris Accord! By considering himself lord, as his confidence soared, our President struck... View Article

June 8, 2017 8:54 pm Published by paulmarktag 5 Comments

Our President has troubles, varied and timely, many from tweets, unfriendly and whiny Citizens and advisors both pray that... View Article

April 21, 2017 12:41 am Published by paulmarktag 1 Comment

Grandpa left his German home by nighttime dew, spiriting away his young bride and infant daughter, my Aunt Sue, sailing... View Article

March 26, 2017 5:54 pm Published by paulmarktag 5 Comments

I’m publishing this blog on the anniversary of my wife’s birth. I’ve been fortunate to have several loves in... View Article