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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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The Hike

The Hike Arguments can be a productive way to resolve issues. They provide a forum for opposing views that when handled in a civilized manner can result in growth between all parties involved. However, it must be said that there … Continue reading

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As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By You know sometimes you have to wait a long time for something you never thought you could be part of to happen. You try to imagine it and feel as if you have the skills needed … Continue reading

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Listen Carefully

Listen Carefully As a reporter for the local newspaper, I’m told to always keep my ears open and listen to all that is happening around me. It’s rare when I’m not listening. I always carry a pad with me so … Continue reading

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A Bird in the Hand

A Bird in the Hand When I was a child, my friend Ronald and I found this baby bird on the ground near the woods by my house. We decided we were going to keep it. Ronald was the kind … Continue reading

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To Write or not to Write?

To write or not to write, that is the question. I won’t grow up, I don’t want to go to school. Just to learn to be a parrot, And recite a silly rule. When I was younger, by a lot, … Continue reading

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The Wait is On

The Wait is on Wait for it…Wait for it…And…got it. Wow! That was a long wait. But I finally got what I was waiting for…The next number I have to call.  They say that patience is a virtue. Well, it’s … Continue reading

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Trapped!

Trapped! It was a dark and stormy night. Not really, though it was dark. I never expected to be stuck in this situation. No lights, no phone, no way of escape without help. What was I to do?  Let me … Continue reading

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An Open Door

An Open Door It’s not a very long road to travel. First, you have to pull back from the reality that you are in. You do that by sometimes closing your eyes. Sometimes that is not necessary, in that case, … Continue reading

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Marco the Magnificent

Marco the Magnificent He was named Marco the Magnificent on the day he was born, a very apt name you could tell. Though he could not yet talk, with a wave of his hand, he could summon his wants with … Continue reading

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