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Chicken Chronicles: The Case of the Missing Eggs

Chicken Chronicles: The Case of the Missing Eggs The eggs were definitely missing. No matter how hard I looked, they were gone. My house should be securely locked. The egg carton was full of fresh eggs straight from the farmstand. … Continue reading

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The Reign Has Ended?

The Reign Has Ended? King Divoc sat in his throne room all by himself. He knew his reign was coming to an end. At least, that’s what the word was throughout the kingdom. He had come into power by happenstance … Continue reading

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I Hear What You’re Saying

  I Hear What You’re Saying Those of you that know me know that I talk to animals. I’d like to say that they talk back to me, but they don’t have to. I have the natural ability to read … Continue reading

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A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time He was sitting on his back porch, rocking back and forth in his rocking chair as the sun rose. The sound of the stream running over the rocks on the nearby creek was mesmerizing. The morning … Continue reading

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The Rainbow’s End

The Rainbow’s End “You know it’s there,” he said. “Let’s go and find it.” This was unknown territory for me, and I wasn’t sure hunting down the end of the rainbow was such a good idea. But in front of … Continue reading

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B.U.G.S.

B.U.G.S. “Duh Bwainless Union of Gung-ho Simp-wetons meetin’ is now cawwed to owdew,” union president, Elmer Fudd, shouted.  “Aw gwest speaker fow this evenin’ is Mistaw Magoo,  head of ouw insuwance company.” “Yes, yes, yes,” replied Mr. Magoo. “You really … Continue reading

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Recognition

Recognition  I was never a great athlete, though I enjoyed participating in sports. Growing up in my neighborhood with my few friends, I wasn’t a bad player. I could hold my own when we played together, and though I wasn’t … Continue reading

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A Bedtime Story

A Bedtime Story “It’s time to go to bed,” he said. “But I don’t want to go to bed,” his child replied. “If you go to bed now,” he said, “I will tell you a story.” She scoffed, “But you … Continue reading

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The Child

The Child “Help me, please!” was the plaintive cry from the small girl.  Jeremy was standing nearby watching the child amidst a crowded mall, and no one noticed her.  Sure, people looked at her in her shabby clothes and hesitant … Continue reading

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The Meaning of Happiness

The Meaning of Happiness It’s Saturday night, and I’m in charge of supper, but I don’t know what to make. When I asked my family, they all suggested cooking whatever makes you happy.  That is a big order. There are … Continue reading

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