BlogHide Resteemspapacrusher (57)in steem-ua • 6 years agoI May Need an Intervention!This past weekend was my long weekend off. Every other weekend, I am off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These are usually full of time spent with my wife and going to church on Sunday, but other than…papacrusher (57)in steem-ua • 6 years agoThoughts on Work EthicsHaving a strong work ethic was given to me by my father who was a great teach-by-living influence in my life. He, though his actions, taught me the value of working hard and putting your all into…papacrusher (57)in steem-ua • 6 years agoUnder the WeatherGood morning all of my brother and sister Steemians! I have been offline for the past couple of days due to feeling a bit under the weather. I'm not sure if it is the flu or some other ailment, but…papacrusher (57)in steem-ua • 6 years agoEverglades Smoked HamI am a huge believer in the theory that everything happens for a reason and therefore I was not too terribly upset when my grocery delivery service arrived bearing a ham instead of a Boston Butt.…papacrusher (57)in steem-ua • 6 years agoMilestones and Beginnings!Change is inevitable in order to grasp the fast-fleeting vapors of success. As I prepare to head out to my last shift of this long weekend, I noticed that I had hit a couple of milestones on the…papacrusher (57)in steem-ua • 6 years agoWe Return to the NightThe darkness returns to enfold us in it's cooling embrace once again. Well, it is that time again........I'm back on night shift for the next 4 months. It takes a few weeks for my aging body to…papacrusher (57)in life • 6 years agoFirst Post of 2019!Greetings and Salutations on this dawn of a new day! We have the blessed gift of having another 365 days to fill with our story. There are so many that did not make it to this point and time and we…papacrusher (57)in life • 6 years agoBeginnings and EndingsAs the curtain begins to close on the comedy and tragedy that was 2018, I take stock of my actions and decisions and try to assign meaning to each. As I reflect upon the past, I also look to the…papacrusher (57)in life • 6 years agoBigger Bump, Still No Worries!The bigger the bump the more acceleration you need to overcome it, so full steam ahead!!! A quick little update on the vacation car trouble. We went back to the gas station yesterday morning to have…papacrusher (57)in life • 6 years agoBump in the RoadIf you have followed my writing over the last few years, you will definitely know how much I adore travelling with my wife. It one of our all time favorite activities and a really good road trip is…papacrusher (57)in steempress • 6 years agoGlorious Rainy DayWhat a glorious rapture to awaken to the forceful pattering and pittering of rain assaulting the windows. Accompanied by a chilling wind that lets you truly know you are alive and have made your…papacrusher (57)in steempress • 6 years agoA Grateful HeartAs I stretched out in my warm bed shaking the sleep from my head on the first day of my vacation, I began contemplating all the multitude of things I have to be grateful for. As we approach the…papacrusher (57)in life • 6 years agoA Crowning AchievementAfter avoiding the dentist for several years (yeah, I know it's bad to do so!), I went a few weeks ago and discovered I needed a crown to fix a slightly cracked tooth. So, yesterday was the day of…papacrusher (57)in life • 6 years agoIce Cream IdeologiesOn a whim recently, I decided to make home-made ice cream for my family. Of course, this entailed a trip to the grocery store to gather the needed ingredients for this fun, frozen concoction. The…papacrusher (57)in life • 6 years agoWorried About My GirlThis is my girl, Sasha. She is a rescued Great Dane and, by far, the best dog I have ever owned. She has been such a great addition to our family and I can't imagine our family without her.…papacrusher (57)in steempress • 6 years agoAre You a Thief? - The Pitfalls of PlagiarismImage Source Pixabay Definition So what, exactly, is plagiarism and how do we avoid it? Hopefully in the following paragraphs I will be able to give some insight into what defines plagiarism…papacrusher (57)in life • 6 years agoWondering at WalmartWhy is it that when we are presented with opportunities to make a difference we completely ignore the little chances given to us everyday while we search for some grand gesture in our lives? I made…papacrusher (57)in steempress • 6 years agoPonderings in PublixOh boy, here we go again with life lessons being doled out in public. If this keeps up, I may have to start shopping online and having food delivered! Seriously, I really love that I have matured…papacrusher (57)in steempress • 6 years agoJackfruit Taco SaladI was recently introduced to jackfruit by a friend, @hobotang, I met at a recent Steemit meetup in the N. Georgia Mountains. Although I had heard of jackfruit and was fascinated by the multitude of…papacrusher (57)in steempress • 6 years agoFruits of My LaborI have been working quite a bit of extra/part-time assignments lately. I use the extra money to save up for a specific item or activity that I want to do. I do this so that my splurges do not come…