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These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.
Did you hear that?
Did you hear that? One of the worst things in the world to hear is the phrase, “Did you hear that?” No matter what you are doing when that phrase is uttered by someone you always think of the … Continue reading →
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On a scale of 1 to 10
On a scale of 1 to 10 Heredity can be burdensome sometimes. When your parents and grandparents and ancestors even further back leave a history of certain ailments, you must constantly check to see if you have any of those … Continue reading →
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Only on this day…
Only on This Day Only on this day are we allowed to ask “Why?”: Why did we ever allow this to happen? Only on this day are we allowed to ask “What?”: What was the purpose that was served by … Continue reading →
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To Be or Not to Be…That is the answer!
To Be or Not to Be…That is the Answer! Deep in the heart of darkness, there is a small part of me that wants freedom. In the dark where there are no pictures, no sounds, no smells, nothing. I … Continue reading →
Time
Time “Time, that’s all I need!” I screamed out at no one in particular. “Time for what?” my inner self said. “You’ve got all the time in the world.” “Great that’s just what I need. Now I’m wasting time talking … Continue reading →
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I’ll Park Here, Not!
I’ll Park Here, Not! “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” said Franklin D. Roosevelt during his 1933 inaugural address. It is obvious to me that he never went on a rollercoaster. I have never been … Continue reading →
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Let it…
Let it… One of my best friends growing up was Dave. Dave was a great sounding board for me whenever I thought of things, regardless of their relevance to anything that was going on in the world. However, he … Continue reading →
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2020
2020 (Sung to the tune “This Little Light of Mine”) This is the time to shine I’m going to just be me This is the time to shine I’m going to just be me This is the time to shine … Continue reading →
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The Means to an End
The Means to an End It is said that one of the 7 habits of highly effective people is to “Begin with the End in Mind.” That is a great sentiment if you are looking at work and wish to … Continue reading →
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Where We Are
Where We Are It was a warm day in March when I heard the news. Schools were being closed. At the time I didn’t know that it would be for the remainder of the school year. When I found … Continue reading →
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