Category Archives: Observations

Firsts…

Posted on November 24, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

We can all think of them… our first (enter subject here.) Obviously, in order to keep this site family oriented, I am going to NOT share CERTAIN firsts in my life, and I would ask that you be so kind … Continue reading →


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The Return of the Pin-Up

Posted on September 24, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

There has been a trend coming back around that I am actually liking.  It is the return of the “Pin-up” style of art and women’s clothing. There are probably those of you out there that do not know what I … Continue reading →


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Songs that men probably should not sing…

Posted on August 28, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

Admit it guys… there have been time that you have been sitting at home, or in the car and a song has come on that you cannot help but sing along with… but is not meant for a guy to … Continue reading →


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Just because it fits… Observations from a Gym.

Posted on August 21, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

Since there does not appear to be any guides stating that I cannot talk about this and my gym membership did not include a Confidentiality Agreement, at least not that I am aware of, I fee pretty “OK” talking about … Continue reading →


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Things in life that I do not understand…

Posted on August 18, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

When I came up with the title for this post, I was thinking of all the fun things I could put on here that would rank as the things that I do not understand. The possibilities for humor in such … Continue reading →


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I like it in here…

Posted on August 4, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

I talk to myself. I would like to think that we all do from time to time, personally I think it is healthy to talk to yourself. I am pretty sure that I talk to myself more than most people … Continue reading →


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Of rose’s and time……

Posted on July 13, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

How often do we and should we just take a moment to sit and listen to world around us. Every so often it nice to just sit and be and listen to the world. The sounds of the wind rustling … Continue reading →


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Racism or Social Imprinting?

Posted on July 7, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

Today (5 July 2008) I saw something that made me decide to write this piece. I saw a Black man walking two pit bulls. He was wearing a pair of jeans that were low in the back so that you … Continue reading →


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On “News from Lake Wobegon”

Posted on June 21, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

I am a big proponent of “Simpler Times”.  I am the first to tell you that I am a little jaded when it comes to how I recall my childhood and what I consider to be a simpler time from … Continue reading →


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Who are we becoming?

Posted on June 6, 2008 by SamuraiMarine

Recently there was an event in Hartford, Conn. that has me worried. This is the news piece, please follow the link for the story. A man is hit by a car while they are, by the sounds of it, playing … Continue reading →


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